Question

What is the value of x in the solution to this system of equations?

Answer 1

Answer: x = 6.5

Explanation:

A) y = -5x + 32

B) 3x - 5y = 22

Substitue what (y) equals into equation B

3x-5(-5x+32) = 22

3x + 25x -160 = 22

28x - 160 = 22

28x = 182

x = 182/28

x = 6.5