solve for the value of x.

Question

y=−10
x=−2y−5
x
=
−2(−10) − 5
x
=

Answer 1

To solve for the value of \( x \), we start with the given equation:

\[ x = -2y - 5 \]

We know that \( y = -10 \), so we can substitute \( -10 \) in place of \( y \):

\[ x = -2(-10) - 5 \]

Now, calculate \( -2(-10) \):

\[ -2(-10) = 20 \]

Now substitute this back into the equation:

\[ x = 20 - 5 \]

Next, perform the subtraction:

\[ x = 15 \]

Thus, the value of \( x \) is:

\[ \boxed{15} \]