The equation of the function is y=2x-3. Find the value of x when y= -5.

Ir Relevant asked Jul 19, 2023

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Ir Relevant asked Jul 19, 2023

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Given:

To determine the value of x, we first plug in y=-5 into y=2x-3:

$\begin{gathered} y=2x-3 \\ -5=2x-3 \\ Simplify\text{ and rearrange} \\ 2x=-5+3 \\ 2x=-2 \\ x=-(2)/(2) \\ Calculate \\ x=-1 \end{gathered}$

Therefore, the value of x is -1.

Ostas answered Jul 25, 2023

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