Question

Find x when y = 2 for y = -x + 5

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

$x = 3$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Solve for x

Set y equal to 2

$y = -x + 5$

$2 = -x + 5$

Subtract 5 from both sides

$2 - 5 = -x + 5 - 5$

$-3 = -x$

Divide both sides by -1

$-3 / -1 = -x / -1$

$3 = x$

Answer:  $x = 3$