Question

How to solve for x and y in the equation: x-3+41+y+8+74=180

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

$x-3+41+y+8+74=180\\\\x+y+(-3+41+8+74)=180\\\\x+y+120=180\qquad\text{subtract 120 from both sides}\\\\x+y=60\\\\\boxed{x=60-y}\\\boxed{y=60-x}$