Solve the system of linear equations below. 4x - 3y = 17 5x + 4y = 60

4x-3y=17 ... (1)

5x+4y=60 ... (2)

Multiply equation (1) by 4 and equation (2) by 3:-

16x - 12y = 68

15x + 12y = 180

Adding these 2 equations:_

31x = 248

x = 248/31 = 8

Now substitute x = 8 in equation (1) : -

4 (8) - 3y = 17

32-3y = 17

-3y = - 15

y = - 15/-3 = 5

So solution is x=8, y=5