SOLUTION: The value of y is 5 less than 12 times the value of x. Find x when y= -53.

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Question 662009: The value of y is 5 less than 12 times the value of x. Find x when y= -53.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 12x-5
-53 = 12x-5
-48 = 12x
x = -4

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