Ok, so amy is 8 years older than twice alica's age
if amy=y and alica=x
y=8+2x
and sum is less than 32
y+x<32
we can subsitute 8+2x for y in other equation
8+2x+x<32
8+3x<32
minus 8 both sides
3x<24
divide both sides by 3
x<8
the inequality is x<8
Answ
Step-by-step explanation:
First you solve for y.
5x+ y= 12 so Y= 12-5x
And plug it into the next equation
3x- 3(12-5x) = 18
Distribute
3x-36+15x=18
Add 36 to both sides
3x+ 15x= 54
18x= 54 ... divide
x= 3
And you can plug in x to solve for Y
5(3) + y = 12
15+ y = 12 ...subtract 15 from both sides
y= -3
