3x - 2y = 24

x + 2y = 48

x=?

y=?

Problem 1 Answer: x = 2/3y+8

Show Work:

Step 1: Add 2y to both sides.

3x-2y+2y=24+2y

3x=2y+24

Step 2: Divide both sides by 3.

3x/3 = 2y+24/3

x = 2/3y+8

Problem 2 Answer: x=-2y+48

Show Work:

Add - 2y to both sides.

x+2y+-2y=48+-2y

x=-2y+48