SOLUTION: x = 74 - y x = y + 16 I am totally confused on this one I have 74 - y = y + 16 and can not go any futher

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Question 26978: x = 74 - y
x = y + 16
I am totally confused on this one I have 74 - y = y + 16 and can not go any futher
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
why not? what you have so far is perfect.

74 - y = y + 16
74 = 2y + 16
58 = 2y
--> y = 58/2
--> y = 29

and so x is... ? you do that.

jon.