Question 65638: What is the arabraic expression for 5(2x+y)=3 y = -4
Hello my name is Nichelle and im currently is studing for to take my GED test in February, and my biggest problemis in Math, Agrebra and Geometry
(ALL Concepts OF them) i need help in learning how to do them. If you can, could you send me some study help in learning how to better help myself in doing better in these subjects.
Yours Truly
Nichelle Taylor
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5(2x+y)=3 y = -4
This "equation" is confusing.
Are there 2 equations?
1st: 5(2x+y)=3
and
2nd: y=-4
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If so, substitute that value of y into the 1st equation so you can solve for x, as follows:
5(2x-4)=3
10x-20=3
10x=23
x=23/10
cheers,
Stan H.
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