Question

Which one should I pick?

Answer 1

x = 7, y = 16

Explanation:

From the diagram shown;

2x+5 = x+12

collect the like terms

2x-x = 12 - 5

x = 7

Similarly, y - 4 = x+5

y-4 = 7+5

y - 4 = 12

y - 12+4

y = 16

hence x = 7, y = 16