The answer is: 42. use order of operations
X + y = 16 (1)
x/y = 3 (2)
-------
x + y = 16
x = 16 - y
1. Substitute x into equation 2
16-y/y = 3
16 - y = 3y
16 = 4y
y = 4
2. Now substitute y into equation 1
x/y = 3
x/4 = 2
x = 12
Therefore, x = 12, y = 4
Answer:help me with my questions
Step-by-step explanation:
For some unknown reason, Brainly won't post my answer as it assumes the answer has inappropriate words or a link.
So, I added the answer in the attached image.
Kindly check it.