Answer:
7 1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
8x = 12
divide both sides by 8 to get x alone
this proves that x = 1.5
because 12/8 = 1.5
then
2y + 10 = 22
subtract 10 from both sides : 2y = 12
then divide both sides by 2 to get y alone
y = 6
add x and y together : 6 + 1.5 = 7.7 or 7 1/2
