Question

2x+3y=12
if y=8
what is x

Answer 1

X=-6

2x+3y=12
2x+3(8)=12
2x+24=12
-24 -24
2x=-12
\2 \2
x=-6

Answer 2

-6

Explanation:

2x + 3(8) = 12

2x + 24 = 12

2x = 12 - 24

2x = -12

x = -12/2

x = -6