5x + 2y = 24, 5x - y = 18

Subtract the second equation from the first: (5x + 2y) - (5x - y) = 24 - 18 => 3y = 6 => y = 2.

Substitute y = 2 into the second equation: 5x - 2 = 18 => 5x = 20 => x = 4.

Solution: x = 4, y = 2.