4x + 5y = 812 x + y = 186 Solve using elimination: | 4 5 | 812 | | 1 1 | 186 | R1+ (4x)R2 = R2 | 4 5 | 812 | | -4 -4 | -744 | - | 0 1 | 68 | SO... 1y = 68 ...y=68 back substitute x = 118