Answer:
x = 7, y = 16
Step-by-step explanation:
From the diagram shown;
2x+5 = x+12
collect the like terms
2x-x = 12 - 5
x = 7
Similarly, y - 4 = x+5
y-4 = 7+5
y - 4 = 12
y - 12+4
y = 16
hence x = 7, y = 16
