Question

-4x - y = 24
Complete the missing value in the solution to the equation.
( _,8)

Answer 1

(- 8, 8 )

Explanation:

Given ( ?, 8 ) is a solution. To find x substitute y = 8 into the equation, then

- 4x - 8 = 24 ( add 8 to both sides )

- 4x = 32 ( divide both sides by - 4 )

x = - 8

Thus solution is (- 8, 8 )