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SCORPION-xisa [38]
3 years ago
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The pair of variables x=–3, y=8 is the solution to the equation 5x+by=17. Find the coefficient b.

Mathematics
1 answer:
lidiya [134]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

I think I have helped you before with this problem, substitute x and y with -3 and 8 respectively, so 5*(-3)+8b=17, -15+8b=17, 8b=32, divide both sides by 8 and you get b=4

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