Question

Find the value of x and y

Answer 1

x=24 y=19

Explanation:

2y=y+19

y=19

2x-8=x+16

x=16+8

x=24

Answer 2

x = 24

y = 19

Explanation:

Set the expressions with the x-variables together, and the y-variables together, like so:

2x - 8 = x + 16

Subtract x from both sides:

x - 8 = 16

Add 8 to both sides:

x = 24

Solving for y:

2y = y + 19

Subtract y from both sides:

y = 19