Question

(I BEG U TUTORS HELP) the value if x=9 a solution to the system of equations shown below. Where b is some unknown constant. Determine the value of b. Show how you arrived at your answer

y=2x-20
y= -5x+b

Answer 1

b = 43

Explanation:

So let's plug things in first:

y= 2x - 20 and y= -5x +b which can become →

2x - 20 = -5x + b (now you said that x=9 so let's plug that in)

2(9) -20 = -5(9) + b (now try solving that)

18 -20 = -45 + b → -2 = -45 + b ( so then add 45 to both sides)

43 = b ( and there's your answer )