SOLUTION: If the point (-4, k) is on the graph of the equation 3x + y = -8, find the value of k.

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Question 253250: If the point (-4, k) is on the graph of the equation 3x + y = -8, find the value of k.
Answer by JimboP1977(311) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+%2B+y+=+-8
y+=+-3x-8 Rearrange to the form y=mx%2Bc
-4,k -4 is the x value. So we put the x value into y+=+-3x-8 to give the y value. y=%28-3%2A-4%29-8
y=%2812%29-8
y=4
so k = 4