Question

Which of the following values of x make the following functions equal?

y = 2x – 1

y = -5x + 13

please help!

Answer 1

X=2

Explanation:

If x =2

Place 2 where x is in the equation

Y=2(2)-1= 4-1=3

Y=-5(2)+13=-10+13=3

Therefore x=2