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.

Answer 1

i would say the simplest way would be to substitute x = -4 because look how simple it would be to solve from there.
-3 = 5y -2x
-3 = 5y -2(-4)
-3 = 5y + 8
then you can simply solve for y :)

Answer 2

thanks :)

Answer 3

you're welcome :)!