Question

Two equations are shown:
• Equation 1:
3
4
(x−12)=12
•Equation 2:
3
4
y−12=12

Solve each equation. Then, enter a number in each box to make this statement true.




The value of x is:


The value of y is:

Answer 1

@mangotangochick Help me?

Answer 2

I don't know what the 3 and 4 numbers signify xD but the question can be done nonetheless:

1) (x-12)=12
The brackets are there just to throw you off, they are not needed, so we can remove the brackets/expand the left hand side of this equation:
x-12 = 12
therefore if we add 12 to both sides, we end up with:
x = 0

2) y-12 = 12
so we also have to add 12 to both sides (to get y on its own) so that:
y = 0

We end up with x = 0 and y = 0
(x = y)

Answer 3

Wait, 12 + 12 = 24 so x and y are both 24 IM SUCH A DUMMY SORRY

Answer 4

I wish there was an edit button on this site

Answer 5

Please see this before you get something wrong on your homework!!!!!!

Answer 6

You may have this closed too early. I too don't understand the significance of the 3 and 4, but the equations can be solved by inspection.
1. x - 12 = 12 x must be 24 same as y - 12 = 12. I see that mangotangochick has returned with a correction