Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]y = 2x - 24 \\ 4x = 3y \\ 2x = 1.5y \\ y = 1.5y - 24 \\ y - 1.5y = - 24 \\ 0.5y = 24 \\ y = 48 \\ x = \frac{3y}{4} = \frac{3 \times 48}{4} = 36[/tex]
x= apples =36 cents
y= pears =48 cents
