Question

If (x,-3) is a solution to the equation 4x = 5y - 1, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

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Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

Put the given point in the equation and solve for x.

4x = 5(-3) -1

4x = -16 . . . . . . simplify

x = -4