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Find the value of x so that the function has the given value.

j (x) = -4/5x + 7; j (x) = -5

User ChavirA
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Answer:

x = 15

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

j(x) = -4/5x + 7

j(x) = -5

Step 2: Substitute and Evaluate

-5 = -4/5x + 7

-12 = -4/5x

x = 15

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