Question

School x and school y play each other in a competition

school x has eight more than school y
school x has three times as many points as school y.

how many points does each school have ?

Answer 1

x=12 y=4

Explanation:

x=y+8

x=3y

x=y+8 times 3

3x=3y+24

x=3y

3x=3y+24 - x=3y

2x=24

x=24

24-8=4

4 times 3 =12