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If x = 5y - 1 and 3x + 5y = -43, what is the value of y?

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Answer:

y = - 2

Explanation:

Substitute x = 5y - 1 into the other equation

3(5y - 1) + 5y = - 43 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify left side

15y - 3 + 5y = - 43

20y - 3 = - 43 ( add 3 to both sides )

20y = - 40 ( divide both sides by 20 )

y = - 2

User Anurag Kalia
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Answer:

y is the value of 1

Explanation:

no need for one

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