Question

Find x and y. 3x ＝y x＝y-16​

Answer 1

x = 8

y = 24

Explanation:

y = 3x

x = y - 16

=> x = 3x - 16

=> 3x - 16 = x

=> 3x - x = 16

=> 2x = 16

=> x = 16/2

=> x = 8

y = 3x

=> y = 3(8)

=> y = 24

Answer 2

x=8 y=24

Explanation:

y=3x x=y-16

x=3x-16

-3x -3x

-2x=-16

2 2

x=8

y=3(8)

y=24