SOLUTION: the graph of the equation Ax+3y=-3 is a line that passes through (2,-5). what is the value of A?

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Question 397212: the graph of the equation Ax+3y=-3 is a line that passes through (2,-5). what is the value of A?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Ax + 3y = -3 |using ordered pair Pt(2,-5) to solve for A. (x= 2 and y= -5 )
A*2 + 3(-5) = -3
A*2 -15 = -3
2A = 12
A = 6
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