(12, 15) (option B)
Explanation:x + y = 27 ..equation 1
y = x + 3 ...equation 2
Using substitution method:
We would substitute for y = x + 3 in equation 1
x + (x + 3) = 27
x + x + 3 = 27
2x + 3 = 27
2x = 27 - 3
2x = 24
x = 24/2
x = 12
Substitute 12 for x in equation 2:
y = 12 + 3
y = 15
The solution to both equations (x, y):
(12, 15) (option B)
