Multiplying eq1 by 3 and eq2 by 2 and subtracting eq1 from eq2

⇒ 6x + 21/y – 6x + 6/y = 4 – 27

⇒ 23/y = - 23

⇒ y = -1

Thus, 2x + 3 = 9

⇒ x = 3