Question

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Answer 1

7 1/2

Explanation:

8x = 12

divide both sides by 8 to get x alone

this proves that x = 1.5

because 12/8 = 1.5

then

2y + 10 = 22

subtract 10 from both sides : 2y = 12

then divide both sides by 2 to get y alone

y = 6

then

add x and y together : 6 + 1.5 = 7.7 or 7 1/2