The conflict between private and public life was a common theme in what novels

Gothic novels

Explanation:

A Gothic novel uses elements of fear, death and horror as a basis for its story line. Sometimes romantic elements can be included as well. Public and private life conflict becomes a common theme as this is mostly fiction where an individual is trying to balance the mysteries of his private life while at the same time maintaining a public persona.

gatsby's clothes have a symbolic meaning, as the use of colour and fabric in his clothing demonstrates his hope, dreams, and wealth. gatsby's clothing symbolizes his wealth through his torn shirt, his silver and gold suit, and his english shirts.

his occupation are

businessman yachtsman soldier entrepreneur bootlegger

substitute y = 2x - 4 to x + 2y = 12:

x + 2(2x - 4) = 12     use distributive property

x + (2)(2x) + () = 12

x + 4x - 8 = 12     add 8 to both sides

5x = 20     divide both sides by 5

x = 4

put the value of x to the first equation:

y = 2(4) - 4

y = 8 - 4

y = 4