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A straight line has the equation 2y-8x=5x-12. If point C, (4, n) lies on this straight line, find n.

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we have that
2y-8x=5x-12----> 2y=13x-12

we know that
If point C, (4, n) lies on this straight line
so
in the
straight line
for x=4
the value of y must be n
2y=13x-12-----> 2y=13*4-12----> 2y=52-12----> 2y=40----> y=20

the value of n must be 20

the answer is
n is 20
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