how do you find the values of x and y?

Question

23x-6y=7x+6y

Answer 1

23x - 6y = 7x + 6y    Add 6y to both sides.

23x = 7x + 12y         Subtract 7x from both sides.

16x = 12y      To solve for x, divide both sides by 16.

x = 12/16 y = 3/4 y 

To solve for y, divide both sides by 12.

y = 16/12 x = 4/3 x

 

You really need a second equation to find exact values for x and y.