Question

Suppose 2(2 − y) = 3x. When y = 8, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

2(2 − y) = 3x

Let y=8

2(2-8) = 3x

2 (-6) = 3x

-12 = 3x

Divide each side by 3

-12/3 = 3x/3

-4 = x