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2y + 5 = 6x The point (-1 ,y) is a solution to the equation shown. What is the value of y? A) 1/2 B) 3/2 C) 7/2 D) - 11/2 E) - 7/2

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Answer: D

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User Radiovisual
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Substitute -1 into the equation and solve for y.
.. 2y +5 = 6(-1)
.. 2y = -11
.. y = -11/2 . . . . . . matches selection D
2y + 5 = 6x The point (-1 ,y) is a solution to the equation shown. What is the value-example-1
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