Question

The sum of Xavier and Yvonne’s age is 34. Xavier’s age is twice Yvonne’s age increased by 4. Which of the following represents a viable solution to the system which represents this scenario, where x is Xavier’s age and y is Yvonne’s age?(1 point)
Responses

(20,14)
left parenthesis 20 comma 14 right parenthesis

(10,24)
left parenthesis 10 comma 24 right parenthesis

(34,15)
left parenthesis 34 comma 15 right parenthesis

(24,10)

Answer 1

(24, 10)

Check: 24 + 10 = 34 and 24 = 2(10) + 4, so x = 24 and y = 10.