When x = 8, what does y equal?

x + y = 24
A.

y = 3

B.

y = 8

C.

y = 16

D.

y = 32

1 answer

If x + y = 24 and x = 8, we can substitute x = 8 into the equation to solve for y.

8 + y = 24

Then, subtracting 8 from both sides:

y = 16

Therefore, when x = 8, y equals 16.

C. y = 16