Question

Complete the solution of the equation. Find the value of y when x equals 2.
-3x-8y-10

Answer 1

my guess was y= 0.5

Answer 2

@jigglypuff314

Answer 3

no need to guess: if you know the value of x, you plug it into the equation and solve for the value of y. Assuming your equation is

\[-3x-8y=-10\]Substitute in \(x =2\)\[-3(2) -8y=-10\]\[-6-8y=-10\]Add 6 to both sides\[-8y=-10+6\]\[-8y=-4\]Divide both sides by -8\[y = \frac{1}2\]