<PRE><B>Question 119805</B>
If (x, -3.2) is a solution, then {{{y=-3.2}}}


{{{4x=5y-17}}} Start with the given equation




{{{4x=5(-3.2)-17}}} Plug in {{{y=-3.2}}}




{{{4x=-16-17}}} Multiply




{{{4x=-33}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(-33)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x




{{{x=-33/4}}} Reduce


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=-33/4}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=-8.25}}} in decimal form)


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