X= -8
Y= -48
Explanation:
Since we know that 3x-24 is equal to y, we can plug that in for y in the equation 5x-y=8. That would look like 5x-(3x-24)=8. Distribute the -1 and you will get 5x-3x+24=8. Subtract 24 from both sides and get 2x=-16. Divide both by 2 and get x=-8. Than plug in -8 for y in one of the equations to get the y. You will get -48.
