SOLUTION: If the graph of 3x-5y=s passes through points (3,1) and (5,r), what is the value of r?

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Question 764996: If the graph of 3x-5y=s passes through points (3,1) and (5,r), what is the value of r?
Answer by ramkikk66(644)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

3*x - 5*y = s
This line passes through (3,1). That means the above equation is valid for
x = 3 and y = 1.

Substituting, 3*3 - 5*1 = s. 
i.e. s = 4.


This line also passes through (5,r). That means the above equation is valid for
x = 5 and y = r.

 Since we already know s = 4




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