Two equations are given below:

a – 3b = 28
a = b – 2

what is the solution to the set of equations in the form (a, b)?

(–12, –10)
(–15, –13)
(–17, –15)
(–18, –16)

Desmond wants to sell his car that he paid $8,000 for 2 years ago. the car depreciated, or decreased in value, at a constant rate each month over a 2-year period. if x represents the monthly depreciation amount, which expression shows how much desmond can sell his car for today? \ 8,000 + 24x 8,000 - 24x 8,000 + 2x 8,000 - 2x