Question

If (–6, y) is a solution to the equation –7x − 5y = –68, find the value of y.

Answer 1

Steps to solve:

-7x - 5y = -68 when x = -6

~Substitute and simplify

-7(-6) - 5y = -68

42 - 5y = -68

~Subtract 42 to both sides

-5y = -110

~Divide -5 to both sides

y = 22

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