Someone please help me having trouble finding the answers lol

What is the value of  y  in the solution to the system of equations? x  +  y  =  12x  –  3y  =  –30a. –8b. –3c. 3d. 8

Write a story that matches with the expression 42x-5 pls hurry

How do i start to solve? would appreciate a walk-thru! a bird sitting 16ft above the ground in an apple tree dislodges an apple. after how many seconds does the apple land on the ground? (assuming that no branches will interfere with it's fall)