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What is the value of x for y = -10x + 16 when y = -2?

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Answer:

x = 1.8

Explanation:

Put the known value in the equation and solve for x.

y = -10x +16

-2 = -10x + 16 . . . . . use -2 for y

-18 = -10x . . . . . . . . subtract 16

1.8 = x . . . . . . . . . . divide by -10

The value of x is 1.8 when y = -2.

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