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If (−3.5, y) is a solution to the equation 2x − 5y = 10, what is the value of y?

a) -3.4
b) 13.75
c) -0.6
d) -3.75


Sagot :

2x - 5y = 10
2(-3.5) - 5y = 10
-7 - 5y = 10
+7          +7
     -5y = 17
      -5     -5
        y = -3.4
The value of y is equal to A. -3.4.