Question

What is the sum of the solutions of the 2 equations below? 8x = 12 2y + 10 = 22​

Answer 1

7.5 or 7½

Explanation:

8x÷4 = 12÷4

2x = 3

x = 3/2 = 1.5

2y + 10 = 22

2y = 12

y = 6

1.5 + 6 = 7.5 = 7½

Answer 2

7.5

Explanation:

12/8 = 1.5; 12/2 =6; 6 + 1.5 = 7.5