X plus 3y equals 2 2X-3Y equals 22?

x + 3y = 2

2x - 3y = 22

Add the two equations: 3x = 24

Divide both sides by 3 to give x= 8.

Substitue this value of x in the first equation to give 8 + 3y = 2

Subtract 8 from both sides: 3y = -6

Divide both sides by 3: y = -2

Solution: (X, y) = (8, -2)