Question

Suppose 2x + 6y= 12. Find y if:x = −4y = ?

Answer 1

Given the equation:

`2x+6y=12`

If we know that x = -4, then:

`2\cdot(-4)+6y=12`

Solving for y:

`\begin{gathered} -8+6y=12 \\ 6y=12+8 \\ 6y=20 \\ y=(20)/(6) \\ \therefore y=(10)/(3) \end{gathered}`