Answer:
x = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the 2 equations
2x + y = 3 → (1)
5x - 2y = 12 → (2)
Multiplying (1) by 2 and adding to (2) will eliminate the y- term
4x + 2y = 6 → (3)
Add (2) and (3) term by term
(5x + 4x ) +( - 2y + 2y) = 12 + 6 , that is
9x = 18 ( divide both sides by 9 )
x = 2
