For the equation 5x + 8y = 50, if y = 10, then the value of x is
Given equation, 5x + 8y = 50
Put y = 10 in 5x + 8y = 50
⇒ 5x + 8× 10 = 50
⇒ 5x + 80 = 50
⇒ 5x = 50 – 80
⇒ 5x = – 30