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If Y = -5/6x - 3, what is the value of x when y = 8?

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Explanation:

y = -5/6x -3

y = 8

8 = -5/6x -3

we add 3 to both sides

11 = - 5/6x

multiply both sides with 6

66 = -5 x

divide both sides by - 5

66/-5 = x

x = -13.2

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