Answer:
1. x = -7
2. y = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
1.
-3x - 5 = 16 add 5 to both sides
-3x = 21 divide -3 to both sides
x = -7
2.
-4(y-2) = 12 distribute -4
-4y + 8 = 12 subtract 8 from both sides
-4y = 4 divide -4 to both sides
y = -1
SECOND PAGE
1. x = 9
2. y = -3
7 is a base, 4 is an exponent.
Answer:20 + 35 *x=y
Step-by-step explanation: