Question

If the point (a,3) lies on the graph of the equation 5x + y = 8, then a=

*1
*-1
*-7

Answer 1

substitute the y for 3 and solve for x

Answer 2

It'd be one..?

Answer 3

good job

Answer 4

@kemlybo do you understand or not??

Answer 5

I believe so.
I just did 5x+3=8
Subtracted 3 from 3 and 8
Got left with 5x=5
Got left with X,
X= 1?

Answer 6

yeah!! you are correct and x=a in question,
so a=1

Answer 7

Ahhh, I'm so glad I'm getting this. Math has been like, the hardest thing for me. Thanks guys!

Answer 8

welcome:)

Answer 9

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