Question

Function expressed by the formula y=-0.5x. Is there a value of x for which

y=-150? If there is such a value, compute it.

Answer 1

x=300

Explanation:

STEPS FOR SOLVING LINEAR EQUATION

−150=−0.5x

Divide both sides by −0.5.

−0.5

−150

​

=x

Expand

−0.5

−150

​

by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by 10.

−5

−1500

​

=x

Divide −1500 by −5 to get 300.

300=x

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

x=300

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