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Find x when y = 2 for y = -x + 5

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Find x when y = 2 for y = -x + 5-example-1
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Answer:


x = 3

Explanation:

Step 1: Solve for x

Set y equal to 2


y = -x + 5


2 = -x + 5

Subtract 5 from both sides


2 - 5 = -x + 5 - 5


-3 = -x

Divide both sides by -1


-3 / -1 = -x / -1


3 = x

Answer:
x = 3

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