Complete the solution of the equation. Find the value of y when x equals -8. 3x + 5y = -59

Mathematics

2 answers:

Dafna1 [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

y = -7

Step-by-step explanation:

To answer this question, we must first plug in -8 for x:

3(-8) + 5y = -59

-24 + 5y = -59

+24 +24

5y = -35

/5 /5

y = -7

Hope this helps :)

tankabanditka [31]3 years ago

6 0

im dumb and answered wrong...

the answer above is right ✅

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