Answer:
-4
Step-by-step explanation:
8+4y= -8
4y= -8 -8
4y= -16
divide both sides by the coeffient of the variable. in this case divide both sides by 4
y=-4
Cross multiply dude money over money and x over hours
4.5(8 - x) + 36 = 102 - 2.5(3x + 24)
36 - 4.5x + 36 = 102 - 7.5x - 60
72 - 4.5x = 42 - 7.5x
-4.5x + 7.5x = 42 - 72
3x = - 30
x = -30/3
x = -10 <===
Hope this helps!
