Question

Solve the system x = y/5 + 3/5 and y = 8x + 4. The x-value of the solution is

Answer 1

-7/4

Answer 2

??

Answer 3

x=-7/4 y=-44/3

Answer 4

-7/4 isnt one of my options. i have -7/3. but still im not sure how to do it.

Answer 5

oops...i meant -7/3 x=(8x+4)/5 +3/5

Answer 6

could you explain how you got -7/3 though? In a easy to understand way.

Answer 7

x=(8x+4)/5+3/5
x=(8x+7)/5
5x=8x+7
-3x=7
x=-7/3

Answer 8

thank you!