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12x = 48 - 6y
10x = 38 - 6y

If the x=5, what is the value of y?

User MacroMan
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Answer:

y = -2

Explanation:

Substitute x for 5 in each equation. Then rearrange and isolate y.

12x = 48 - 6y

12(5) = 48 - 6y Simplify

60 = 48 - 6y

60 - 48 = 48 - 48 - 6y Subtract 48 from both sides

12 = -6y

12/-6 = -6y/-6 Divide both sides by -6

-2 = y Answer

y = -2 Variable on left side

10x = 38 - 6y

10(5) = 38 - 6y Simplify

50 = 38 - 6y

50 - 38 = 38 - 38 - 6y Subtract 38 from both sides

12 = -6y

12/-6 = -6y/-6 Divide each side by -6

-2 = y

y = -2 Same answer.

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