SOLUTION: The Output of a function is 7 more than 3 times the input. Find the input when the output is -8

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Question 695639: The Output of a function is 7 more than 3 times the input. Find the input when the output is -8
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The Output of a function is 7 more than 3 times the input. Find the input when the output is -8
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Equation:
y = 3x+7
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Solve: -8 = 3x+7
3x = -15
x = -5 (that's the input)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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