Question

1 point

When substituting y = 5x + 12 into the equation 3x - 2y - 32 = 0 to solve the
system, Jun determines that the value of y is
- a negative fraction only
- a positive fraction only
- a negative integer
- a positive integer

Answer 1

A negative integer

Explanation:

3x - 2(5x+12) - 32 = 0

3x - 10x - 24 - 32 = 0

-7x -56 = 0

-7x = 56, x = -8

y = 5(-8) + 12, y = -28