Question

Find the value of y that makes the equation 2y = 12 – 5x true when x = -2.A. 1B. 2C. 11D. 22

Answer 1

C. 11

Explanation:

1. 2y = 12 - 5x

2. 2y = 12 - 5(-2)

3. 2y = 12 - (-10)

4. 2y = 12 + 10

5. 2y = 22

6.
`(2y)/(2) = (22)/(2)`

7. y = 11