When x = 8, what does y equal? x + y = 24 A. y = 3 B. y = 8 C. y = 16 D. y = 32

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To solve for y, we can rearrange the equation:

x + y = 24

Substituting x = 8:

8 + y = 24

Subtracting 8 from both sides:

y = 16

Therefore, when x = 8, y equals 16.

The correct answer is C. y = 16.