Answer:
It would be A
Step-by-step explanation:

notice, is an arithmetic sequence, simply adding 6 to get the next term's value.
You want the minimum of the solutions to
x + y = 24
7x - y = 16
There are many ways to solve these equations. Adding them together, you get
8x = 40
x = 5
Since this value is less than 12, it is the smaller number. The smaller number is 5.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
(distribute)
-3x -9 -3x + 3 + 8x = 4
(simplify)
2x -6 = 4
x=5