Solve {l}{3x=24}{x+3y=17}

$$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } { 3 x = 24 } \\ { x + 3 y = 17 } \end{array} \right.$$

Solve for x, y

$$x=8$$

$$y=3$$

Solution Steps

Consider the first equation. Divide both sides by 3.

$$x=\frac{24}{3}$$

Divide 24 by 3 to get 8.

$$x=8$$

Consider the second equation. Insert the known values of variables into the equation.

$$8+3y=17$$

Subtract 8 from both sides.

$$3y=17-8$$

Subtract 8 from 17 to get 9.

$$3y=9$$

Divide both sides by 3.

$$y=\frac{9}{3}$$

Divide 9 by 3 to get 3.

$$y=3$$

The system is now solved.

$$x=8 y=3$$