Question

x + y = 6
2x - y = 24

Answer 1

X + y = 6                          X= 6 – y

2x - y = 24

2x - y = 24

2(6- y)- y = 24

12 – 2y – y = 24

-3y = 24 -12

Y = 12/3

Y = - 4

X= 6 – (-4)

X = 6 + 4

X = 10