Question

Solve for $x$ and $y$

$\frac{x+5}{2}=3.5$ and $\frac{y+2}{2}=4$

Answer 1

$\frac{x+5}{2}=3.5$ $\frac{y+2}{2}=4$

$\Rightarrow x+5=3.5\times 2$ $\Rightarrow y+2=8$

$\Rightarrow x+5=7$ $\Rightarrow y=8-2=6$.

$\Rightarrow x=7-5=2$

$\therefore x=2,y=6$.