Question

Y = 5 + 2(3 + 4x)
if y = 0, what does x equal

Answer 1

Explanation:

y=5+2(3+4x) - Multiply parenthesis by 2

0=5+6+8x - Add the numbers

0=11+8x - Move variable to left

-8x=11 - Divide both sides by -8

x=-1.375