Question

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

A. x = 13\frac{1}{4}
B. x = 21\frac{2}{3}
C. x = 23
D. x = 27

Answer 1

The answer is x = 27

Explanation:

3x-4y=65 y = 4

3x-(4x4)=65

3x-16=65

3x=65+16

3x=81

x=81/3

x=27