Question

Help with number 4 I'm stuck on this algebra test with my kid and neither of us understand it

Answer 1

a) x = 4

b) x = 8

c) y = -7

d) y = -10

Explanation:

Solve by substitution on all

a)

3x + 2y = -5

3x +2 * -17/2 = -5

3x - 17 = -5

3x = -5+17

3x = 12

x = 12/3

x = 4