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5x-8y=29 find y when x= -1

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Answer:

-4.25

Explanation:

When x = -1, the equation is 5(-1) - 8y = 29. This simplifies to -5 - 8y = 29. Add 5 to both sides to get -8y = 34. Divide -8 from both sides to get y = -4.25.

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