You are asked to solve for y in the equation –3 = 5y – 2x, given that x = –4. What is the first step you would take?

A. Substitute –4 for x in the equation.
B. Add 3 to both sides of the equation.
C. Divide both sides of the equation by 3.
D. Add 2x to both sides of the equation.

Question

You are asked to solve for y in the equation –3 = 5y – 2x, given that x = –4. What is the first step you would take?

A. Substitute –4 for x in the equation. 
B. Add 3 to both sides of the equation. 
C. Divide both sides of the equation by 3. 
D. Add 2x to both sides of the equation.

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Since you know x = -4 ...you need only substitute it in to solve for 'y'....so A looks about right

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you