If (x, 3.4) is a solution to the equation 3x – 5y = 55, what is the approximate value of x?

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(x,y)
plug i 3.4 for y

3x-5(3.4)=55
3x-17=55
add 17 both sides
3x=72
divide both sides by 3
x=24

x=24
(24,3.4)

Rutnet answered May 5, 2017

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the answer is 5(11+y)/3

Rick Hodder answered May 9, 2017

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