Now, solve for the value of x.

Question

y=−4
x=−3y+5

x
=
−3(−4)
+
5
x
=

Answer 1

To find the value of \( x \) given \( y = -4 \) and the equation \( x = -3y + 5 \), we can substitute \( y \) into the equation.

Start with the equation:

\[ x = -3(-4) + 5 \]

Now calculate \( -3(-4) \):

\[ -3(-4) = 12 \]

So, substituting back into the equation for \( x \):

\[ x = 12 + 5 \]

Now, add the two numbers:

\[ x = 17 \]

Thus, the value of \( x \) is \( \boxed{17} \).