So...
x=y+8
x=y*3
x=12
y=4,
HOW?!?!
x = y + 8
x = y*3
Set the x's equal
y*3 = y + 8 simplify
3y = y + 8 subtract y from both sides
2y = 8 divide both sides by 2
y = 4
And
x = 4 + 8
x = 12
Thank you!!
No prob, TB !!!!