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The point (x,-4) lies on the line with equation y = -3/8 x -5.5. whats the value of x

The point (x,-4) lies on the line with equation y = -3/8 x -5.5. whats the value of x
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The point (x,-4) lies on the line with equation y = -3/8 x -5.5. whats the value of x

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Plug in -4 for y
-4 = -3/8x - 5.5
Add 5.5 to both sides
1.5 = -3/8x
Multiply 8 to both sides to remove fraction
12 = -3x
X = -4
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