Question

Simplify -3x -y =-24 y = 3x

Answer 1

x = 4

y = 12

Explanation:

-3x - y = -24

y = 3x

Substitute for y in the first equation

-3x - (3x) = -24

-6x = -24

Divide by -6

x = 4

y = 3(4)

y = 12