Question

17. If13=xy-5 and y = 6, what is the value of x? (A) 0 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 8​

Answer 1

Option B: 3

Explanation:

#1: Substitute in 6 for
`y` and 3 for
`x`:
`13=(3)(6)-5`

#2: Multiply 3 and 6:
`13=18-5`

#3: Evaluate the equation:
`13=18-5` →
`13=13`

#4: Check if the solution is equal:
`13=13` ✓

`x` is equal to 3 (Option B).