Question

-4y + 5x = 17

The point (x, -3) is a solution to the equation shown. What is the value of x?

A. -1
B. 0
C. 1
D. -29/5

Answer 1

C. 1

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Answer 2

The answer is C.

Explanation:

- 4y + 5x = 17

- 4 ( - 3 ) + 5x = 17

12 + 5x = 17

5x = 17 - 12

5x = 5

x = 5/5

x = 1