SOLUTION: The point (8,-5) lies on the graph of f(x)=mx-3. Find m.

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Question 410659: The point (8,-5) lies on the graph of f(x)=mx-3. Find m.
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The point (8,-5) lies on the graph of f(x)=mx-3. Find m.
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(8,-5) is a point (x,y) on the graph
so plug it in
where
f(x) is the same as 'y'
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-5 = m(8)-3
-2 = m(8)
-2/8 = m
-1/4 = m