Question

If (x , 3) is a solution to the equation 5x - 2y = 44. What is the value of x?

Answer 1

∴ x = 10

Explanation:

Since (x, 3) is the solution to the provided equation, then x = x and y = 3.

Substitute y = 3 into equation 5x - 2y = 44:

5x - 2(3) = 44

5x = 50

∴ x = 10