Respuesta :
Let's try to make two equations.
X+Y=28
Since x is three time y, x=3y. Let's fill that in for x.
3y+Y=28
Let's solve first by combining like terms.
4y=28
28÷4=7=y
Y is 7, so that means x must be 21 since their sum is 28.
So, 21=x and 7=y.
X+Y=28
Since x is three time y, x=3y. Let's fill that in for x.
3y+Y=28
Let's solve first by combining like terms.
4y=28
28÷4=7=y
Y is 7, so that means x must be 21 since their sum is 28.
So, 21=x and 7=y.