Question

Suppose x = -3 is a solution to the equation 2x - 5(x +2y) = 14.

Find the value of y that makes the equation true. Explain.

Answer 1

y=-2.136....

Explanation:

2(-3)-5(3+2y)=14

-6-5(3+2y)=14

-11(3+2y)=14

-33-22y=14

-22y=47

y=-2.136....

Answer 2

y= -1/2

Explanation:

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