Question

Find the values of the variables

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = 7$

$y =16$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

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Required

Find x and y

From the sign on each line, we have:

$y - 4 = x + 5$

$2x + 5 = x + 12$

Collect like terms

$2x-x=12 - 5$

$x = 7$

We have: $y - 4 = x + 5$

Substitute $x = 7$

$y - 4 = 7+5$

$y - 4 = 12$

So:

$y = 12+4$

$y =16$