Question

The image shows the line y=5x-3

Use the graph to solve the equation 5x-3 = 4.5

what is x equal to?

Answer 1

Explanation:

y-5x = -3

5x = 4.5 + 3

= y-5x + 5x = -3 +4.5 + 3

= y = 4.5

y = 5x - 3

4.5 = 5x - 3

5x = 4.5 + 3

x = 7.5/5 ~=~ 1.5