Respuesta :

Jsf09

Answer:

x = 136, y = 144

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y = 280

y = x +8

use substitution

x + x+8 = 280

2x = 272

x = 136

y= 136+8 = 144

simonedsouza10

Answer:

the answer is x=136

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 280

x + 8 = y (substitute this expression for y)

x + (x + 8) = 280

2x + 8 = 280

2x = 272 -> x = 136

to find y:

x + 8 = y

136 + 8 = y

144 = y

CHECK:

136 + 144 = 280

yes

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