Question

Can someone please help with this

Answer 1

x = 8

y = 8

Explanation:

The two equations are:

x + y = 16 (1)

x = y (2)

Since x = y substitute for y in terms of x in (1):
x + x = 16

2x = 16

2x/2 = 16/2

x = 8

y = 8