Multiplying eq1 by 5 and eq2 by 4 and subtracting

⇒ -10/(x – y) = -2

⇒ x – y = 5

Multiply eq1 by 4 and eq2 by 3 and subtracting

⇒ 11/(x + y) = 1

⇒ (x + y) = 11

Thus, 2x = 16

⇒ x = 8

∴ y = 8 – 5 = 3