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If the point (a, 7) lies on the graph of the equation 5x - y = 8, then a=

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Answer:

(a,7) x=a, y=7

5x-y=8

5a-7=8

5a=15

a=3

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User Rlotun
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(a,7) => x=a, y=7

5x-y=8
5a-7=8
5a=15
a=3
User Boris Belenski
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