X=6
-6+ 7(y) = 8
-6 + 7(2)
-6 + 14
You subtract when adding a positive and negative number
Since the positive number is higher, your answer will be positive.
-6 + 14 = 8
Answer: b = 2a
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Original equation</u>
a = (1/2) b
<u>Multiply 2 on both sides</u>
a * 2 = (1/2) b * 2

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A + b = 45
a - b = 21
a = 21 + b
Use substitution
21 + b + b = 45
2b = 24
b = 12
45 - 12 = 33
The numbers are 33 and 12