Question

-4y+ 5x= 17
The point (x, -3) is a solution to the equation shown. What is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 1

Explanation:

Given

- 4y + 5x = 17 and (x - 3) is a solution

Substitute y = - 3 into the equation and solve for x

- 4(- 3) + 5x = 17

12 + 5x = 17 ( subtract 12 from both sides )

5x = 5 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 1

Solution is (1, - 3 )