Solve the equation 2x - 3y = 22; 3x + 2y = 7

To solve the system of equations 2x - 3y = 22 and 3x + 2y = 7, we can use the method of elimination. Multiplying the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 3, we get: 4x - 6y = 44 (1) 9x + 6y = 21 (2) Adding equations (1) and (2), we get: 13x = 65 Dividing both sides by 13, we get: x = 5 Substituting x = 5 into the second equation, we get: 3(5) + 2y = 7 Simplifying: 15 + 2y = 7 Subtracting 15 from both sides, we get: 2y = -8 Dividing both sides by 2, we get: y = -4 Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is x = 5 and y = -4, which corresponds to option (D).