Register
If x + y = 8 find the value of y when x = -1
226k views
0 votes
If x + y = 8 find the value of y when x = -1

User Tacoman
by
7.0k points

2 Answers

3 votes
Your answer would be y=9
User Danijela
by
7.0k points
6 votes
First, replace x with the value of x.

x + y = 8 becomes -1 + y = 8

Solve for y.

-1 + y = 8
y = 9 <-- Add 1 to each side

So, y is equal to 9.
User Blvz
by
6.2k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

7.1m questions

9.5m answers

Other Questions

How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
Please solve the following equation. x-6x=56
whats the most accurate estimation of 65+77
Find the additive inverse of 18/23
What is 25% of 500.00
Link Copied!