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The graph of the equation 8x–5y=14 passes through a point with an abscissa of 1.2. Find the ordinate of the point.

User Dvorn
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Answer:

-0.88

Explanation:

The ordinate is the y coordinate

User Wim
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we know that
The abscissa is the x coordinate and the ordinate is the y coordinate
so
for x=1.2
8x–5y=14------> 8*1.2-5y=14-----> 5y=9.6-14-----> 5y=-4.4----> y=-0.88

the answer is
the ordinate is -0.88

see the attached figure
The graph of the equation 8x–5y=14 passes through a point with an abscissa of 1.2. Find-example-1
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