Question

What is the value of x in the equation 8x – 2y = 48, when y = 4?

Answer 1

x = 7

Explanation:

8x - 2y = 48

y = 4

First, let's substitute y for it's actual value as we know it.

8x - 8 = 48

Next, add 8 on both sides. (When doing these sort of questions you must do the inverse.)

8x = 56

Divide both sides by 8 to get x.

x = 7

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Answer 2

x = 7

Explanation:

Substitute y = 4 into the equation and solve for x

8x - 2(4) = 48

8x - 8 = 48 ( add 8 to both sides )

8x = 56 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 7