Question

Given the equation y= -3x+2.5, when y is 8.5, what value of x makes the equation true?

PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW YOU GOT YOUR ANSWER AS WELL !! ( im not very smart :c )

Answer 1

x= -2

Explanation:

First, write your equation with 8.5 substituted for y: 8.5= -3x +2.5

Next, subtract 2.5 from both sides to simplify the equation: 6= -3x

After that, divide both sides by -3 to get x by itself: -2 = x

So, when y=8.5, x=-2.