91.1k views
0 votes
Solve for X if possible:
5x -4y = 24

x =

User Dthorbur
by
6.9k points

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

it is not possible

Explanation:

there are two different variables in one equation, so you cannot solve for one. You would need a system of equations to do that.

you can solve for x in terms of y, which is x = (24+4y)/5 but i dont think thats what the question is asking so the answer is probably just that its not possible

User Xulfee
by
7.6k points
4 votes

Answer:

x=6 because if you multiple 4x6 you get 24

not exactly sure but try

User Roeland
by
7.6k points