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5x + 4y = 12Step 2 of 2: Determine the missing coordinate in the ordered pair (?, 4) so that it will satisfy the given equation

5x + 4y = 12Step 2 of 2: Determine the missing coordinate in the ordered pair (?, 4) so-example-1
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In order to determine the missing coordinate in the ordered pair (?,4), replace y=4 into the given equation and solve for x, as follow:

5x + 4y = 12

5x + 4(4) = 12

5x + 16 = 12 subtract 16 both sides

5x = 12 - 16 simplify

5x = -4 divide by 5 both sides

x = -4/5

Hence, the missing coordinate is -4/5

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