To solve this system of equations, we can use the method of elimination. Let's start by multiplying the first equation by 2.3 to eliminate the x variable:
2.3(3x - 3y) = 2.3(6) 6.9x - 6.9y = 13.8
Now let's write down the second equation:
2.3x + 3y = 21
Now we can add the two equations together:
(6.9x - 6.9y) + (2.3x + 3y) = 13.8 + 21 9.2x - 3.9y = 34.8
Now we have a new equation:
9.2x - 3.9y = 34.8
We can solve this equation for x:
9.2x = 34.8 + 3.9y x = (34.8 + 3.9y) / 9.2
Now substitute this expression for x into the first equation:
3(34.8 + 3.9y) / 9.2 - 3y = 6
Multiply both sides of the equation by 9.2 to eliminate the fraction:
3(34.8 + 3.9y) - 27.6y = 55.2
Distribute the 3:
104.4 + 11.7y - 27.6y = 55.2
Combine like terms:
-15.9y = -49.2
Divide both sides by -15.9 to solve for y:
y = -49.2 / -15.9 y = 3.08
Now substitute this value for y back into the equation for x:
x = (34.8 + 3.9(3.08)) / 9.2 x = 1.74 + 1.01 x = 2.75
Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is x = 2.75 and y = 3.08.
