Step-by-step explanation:
1st
8x-59 + 2x-11 = 180
10x -70 = 180
10x = 180 + 70
10x = 250
x = 25
2nd
8x - 59 = 15y + 6
8(25) -59 = 15y + 6
200 -59 = 15y + 6
141 = 15y + 6
15y + 6 = 141
15y = 141 - 6
15y = 135
y = 135/15
y = 9