Question

X=2y-47x+5y=-66 what is the x- value​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 2y - 4 --- Equation 1

7x + 5y = -66 --- Equation 2

I will be using the substitution method to solve this.

Substitute x = 2y - 4 into Equation 2:

7x + 5y = -66

7(2y - 4) + 5y = -66

Evaluate.

14y - 28 + 5y = -66

Evaluate like terms.

19y - 28 = -66

Isolate 19y.

19y = -66 + 28

     = -38

Find y.

y = -38 ÷ 19

y = -2 --- Equation 3

Substitute y = -2 into Equation 1:

x = 2y - 4

x = 2(-2) - 4

Evaluate.

x = -4 - 4

x = -8