Question

{ x + 2y = 8 , x= -5

Answer 1

Explanation:

x + 2y = 8 , x= -5

-5 + 2y = 8

add 5 to both sides:

-5 + 2y + 5 = 8 + 5

2y = 8 + 5

2y = 13

divide both sides by 2:

2y/2 = 13/2

y = 13/2 or 6.5