Question

Find the value of y when x equals 3 in this equation.

-4x + 5y = -2
3
2
-2
-4

help anyone?

Answer 1

OK, there are two ways to solve this so lets do the easy one

Answer 2

Substitute x=3 into your x and then solve it for y

Answer 3

ok

Answer 4

is the answer 3?

Answer 5

no, but close!

Answer 6

-12+5y=-2
5y=-2+12

Answer 7

hold up im doing something wrong..

Answer 8

If -12+5y=-2 we can add 12 to both sides

Answer 9

divide 12-2 by 5 and you get your answer.

Answer 10

@teamworkk: Please show all of your work. The rest of us could give you more meaningful feedback if you'd do that.