Question

I really need help finding the solution!!

Answer 1

-0.5 is not a solution

2 is a solution

Explanation:

To check if something is a solution of the equation, you need to substitute the value in place of the variable

15 + 2y = -12 - 4y

15 + 2(-0.5) = -12 - 4(-0.5)

15 - 1 = -12 + 2

14 ≠ -10 ∴ -0.5 is not a solution

5 - 2(3x + 5) = 3 - 10x

5 - 2[3(2) + 5] = 3 - 10(2)

5 - 2(6 + 5) = 3 - 10(2)

5 - 12 - 10 = 3 - 120

-17 = -17 ∴ 2 is a solution