Question

Complete the solution of the equation find the value of y when x equals 2. -8x - 5y = -1

Answer 1

Answer: y = -3

Explanation:

-8x - 5y = -1

+8x +8x

-5y = 8x - 1

÷-5 ÷-5 ÷-5

y =
`-(8)/(5)x + (1)/(5)`

y(2) =
`-(8)/(5)(2) + (1)/(5)`

=
`-(16)/(5) + (1)/(5)`

=
`-(15)/(5)`

= -3