SOLUTION: 2. In the equation below, if the x-value is increased by 3, what would be the effect on the corresponding y-value? 8x + y = 32

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Question 457510: 2. In the equation below, if the x-value is increased by 3, what would be the effect on the corresponding y-value?
8x + y = 32

Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, stanbon:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
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if x=0 then y=32
if x=3 then y=8
if x=6 then y=-16
decreased by 24

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
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In the equation below, if the x-value is increased by 3, what would be the effect on the corresponding y-value?
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8x + y = 32
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Original value of "y":
y = -8x+32
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New value of "y":
y = -8(x+3)+32
y = -8x-24+32
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y = -8x+32 - 24
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y is decreased by 24
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Cheers,
Stan H.