3 years ago

2x+2y= 24 x=3y What is the value of x+y?

Mathematics

1 answer:

natita [175]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = 9

y = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 2y = 24 is the same as x + y = 12

using substitution, x = 12-y

12 - y = 3y

12 = 4y

y = 3

x = 3(3)

x = 9

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