Answer:
x = ⁴¹⁄₅ or 8.2
Explanation:
5x - 8y = 33
y = 1
Insert 1 for 'y' in the equation
5x - 8(1) = 33
Remove parenthesis: (a) = a
5x - 8 · 1 = 33
Multiply 8 · 1: 8
5x - 8 = 33
Add 8 to both sides
5x - 8 + 8 = 33 + 8
Simplify
5x = 41
Divide both sides by 5
5x / 5 = 41 / 5
x = ⁴¹⁄₅
Turn the fraction into a decimal
x = 8.2
