Question

You are asked to solve for y in the equation –3 = 5y – 2x, given that x = –4. What is the first step you would take? A. Substitute –4 for x in the equation. B. Add 3 to both sides of the equation. C. Divide both sides of the equation by 3. D. Add 2x to both sides of the equation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

to get y easily you have to substitute for x in the first equation. the answer is A

Explanation:

proving it:

-3=5y-2(-4)

-3=5y+8

then you can collect the like terms to get the final answer.