Answer:
x = 140
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the equations
[tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] x - [tex]\frac{1}{5}[/tex] y = 98 ( multiply through by 5 to clear the fractions )
2x - y = 490 → (1)
[tex]\frac{2}{7}[/tex] x - [tex]\frac{1}{14}[/tex] y = 55 ( multiply through by 14 to clear the fractions )
4x - y = 770 → (2)
Subtract (1) from (2) term by term to eliminate y
2x + 0 = 280
2x = 280 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = 140
