Question

What is the value of x in the equation 3x - 4y=65,

when y=4?
x=13th
x=23
x=27

Answer 1

Replace y with 4 and solve for x:

3x - 4(4) = 65

Simplify:

3x -16 = 65

Add 16 to both sides:

3x = 81

Divide both sides by 3:

x = 81/3

x = 27