SOLUTION: If (k,5) lies on the line with equation 3x-y=-8, find k

Question 976411: If (k,5) lies on the line with equation 3x-y=-8, find k
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Solve the equation for the variable x in terms of y, and evaluate x at y=5.
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If (k,5) lies on the line with equation 3x-y=-8, find k

Substitute 5 for y, and solve for x. The value for x will be the value for k.
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