Question

Given the equation y = -4x + 5, find y when x= 2

Answer 1

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`\huge\mathrm{y=-3}`

`\huge\bold{SOLUTION:}`

`\huge\mathrm{y=-4x+5}`

Plug in the value of x:

`\huge\mathrm{y=-4(2)+5}`

Simplify:

`\huge\mathrm{y=-8+5}`

Add:

`\huge\mathrm{y=-3}` (Answer)

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Answer 2

Hi!

If x = 2, than we can substitute 2 in for x.

y = -4x + 5

Put 2 in for x

y = -4(2) + 5

Multiply -4 and 2

y = -8 + 5

Add -8 and 5

y = -3