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Find teh value of teh coefficient a in the equation ax +2y =8 if a solution to the equation is the pair x=2 and y= 1
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Find teh value of teh coefficient a in the equation ax +2y =8 if a solution to the equation is the pair x=2 and y= 1

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a(2) + 2(1) = 8
2a + 2 = 8
2a = 8-2
2a = 6
a = 6/2
a = 3
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Answer:

a(2)+2(1)=8

2a+2=8

2a=8-2

2a=6

a=3

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