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

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Question 976414: If (k,5) lies on the line with equation 3x-y=-8, find k
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Since (k,5) lies on the line with equation 3x-y=-8, substitute into the equation x=k, y=5
3k-5=-8
3k=-8%2B5
3k=-3
k=-1
Answer: k=-1