Question

If y = 6, then what is the value of x if(y = 5x – 6)?

A. 7 1/5
B. 7
C. 2 2/5
D. 0

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

C. 2 2/5

Explanation:

Put in the given value of y and solve for x.

6 = 5x -6

12 = 5x . . . . . . . . . add 6

12/5 = x = 2 2/5 . . . divide by 5, express as mixed number