Fiona wrote the linear equation y = x - 5. When Henry wrote his equation, they discovered that his equation had all the same solutions as Fiona's. Which equation could be Henry's?

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Kobe Mcbride

5 December, 16:28

Fiona wrote the linear equation y = x - 5. When Henry wrote his equation, they discovered that his equation had all the same solutions as Fiona's. Which equation could be Henry's?

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Darryl Webb · Answer 1

Fiona equation is y = x-5

So Henry's equation would be x = y+5 by adding 5 for both sides of the equation

To check, let's say x=2

Fiona equation y = 2-5 = - 3

Henry equation when x=2, 2 = y+5 so, y = 2-5 = - 3

Alessandro Weber · Answer 2

Alessandro Weber 5 December, 20:14

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It could be:

y=-X+5

no?