Question

If 3x = y - 5 and x = -4, then y = ?
A)-7
B)3
C)7
D)17
E)9

Answer 1

Answer: Option A.

Explanation:

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Given is 3x = y - 5......(i)

And x= -4.

Substituting the value of x in equation (i). We get,

`3 * ( - 4) = y - 5`

`- 12 = y - 5`

Therefore, y = -7.

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Answer 2

3×(-4) = y - 5

= ) -12 = y -5

=) -12 +5 =y

=) -7 = y

y =-7