Question

Given that 2 x − 5 y = 17 Find x when y = 1

Answer 1

x=11.

Explanation:

Start by writing out the equation:

2x-5y=17

Then replace y with 1:

2x-5(1)=17

Multiply -5 by 1.

2x-5=17

+5 +5

Then add 5 to both sides.

2x=22

Divide 22 by 2:

x=11

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