Answer:
k = 11b - 8 (easiest to understand)
extra:
k = -8 + 11b
or
11b = -8 - k
etc. ( anything mixing up the components of the equation ).
Answer : 96
x – y = 16
--------> equation 1

x is the higher grade and y is the lower grade
We solve the first equation for y
x - y = 16
-y = 16 -x ( divide each term by -1)
y = -16 + x
Now substitute y in second equation



Take common denominator to combine fractions


Add 8 on both sides

Multiply both sides by 
x = 96
We know x is the higher grade
96 is the higher grade of Jose’s two tests.
4 is the answer, divide both sides by 3 and get 4