Question

Given that 9 x − 2 y = 37

Find x when y = 8
Give your answer as an improper fraction in its simplest form.

Answer 1

x = 53/9

Explanation:

9 x - 2×(8) = 37

9 x - 16 = 37

9 x = 37 + 16

9 x = 53

x = 53/9