Question

Complete the solution of the equation. find the value of y when equals 2. -3x-8y=10

Answer 1

The value of y can be calculated by translating the equation such that we solve y in terms of x.

                            -3x - 8y = 10
 
                               -8y = 10 + 3x
 
                               y = (10 + 3x) / -8

Then, we substitute 2 to the x in the equation.

                             y = (10 + 3(2)) / - 8  = 16/-8

                                y = -2 

Thus, the value of y in the equation is -2.