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. The set of possible values of x is {-8, -3, 7}. If

5y = x-2, what is the set of possible values of y?

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Answer:

{-2, -1, 1}

Explanation:

Since we are given all the possible inputs {-8, -3, 7} we can use them one by one in the equation to find the outputs.

5y = x - 2 , if x is -8

5y = -8 - 2

5y = -10

y = -2

Next,

5y = x - 2, if x = -33

5y = -3 - 2

5y = -5

y = -1

Last,

5y = x - 2 when x =7

5y = 7 - 2

5y = 5

y = 1

So the set is {-2, -1, 1}

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