Question

–6x − 8y = –14
y = –2

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

If you input the y-value into the equation you get x = 5.

-6x-8(-2) = -14

-6x+16 = -14

-6x+16-16 = -14-16

-6x = -30

(-6x)/-6 = (-30)/-6

x = 5