Question

The solution (x, y) of the equation x - 2y = 3 when x = -5 is _____
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Answer 1

Answer:

x=-5

so, x-2y=3

(-5)-2y=3

-5-2y=3

-2y=3+5

-2y=8

y=8/-2

y=8÷2/-2÷2

y= 4/-1

y=-4

therefore, x= -5, y=-4