5x + 6y = 50

-x + 6y = 26

Elimination

5x+6y=50

-x+6y=26

Make the second problem and multiply everything by - 1

5x+6y=50

-1 (-x+6y=26)

X-6y=-26

Eliminate the y and combine evrything

6x=24

Divide 6 both sides

X=4

Then substitute the x

- (4) + 6y=50

-4+6y=50

Add 4 both sides

6y=54

Divide 6 and y=9 x=4