Question

NEED NOW !!What is the value of y so that the ordered pair (2, y) is a solution to the equation 2x+y=-2 ?

Answer 1

pls hlp

Answer 2

A.
–6

B.
–2

C.
-1/2

D.
0

Answer 3

Substitute 2 in for x.
2(2)+y=-2
4+y=-2
now do inverse operation to get y by itself. In this case, you will subtract 4 to both sides.
y=-6
Viola!
Check by substituting both numbers into its rightful place.
2(2)+(-6)=-2
-2=-2

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