Question

If y = 12 when x = –15, find y when x = 2.

Answer 1

29

Explanation:

First make an equation that shows the relationship between x and y by finding what you need to do to x to get y:

-15 + ? = 12

? = 27

so the equation is : y = x + 27

now just plug in 2 for x:

y = 2 + 27

y + 29