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  • 11-05-2017
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what is the value of y when x equals 17

5x+8y=29

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  • 14-05-2017
5x + 8y = 29, when x = 17

Plug in 17 for x.

5(17) + 8y = 29

Simplify.

85 + 8y = 29

Subtract 85 from both sides.

8y = 29 - 85

Simplify.

8y = -56

Divide both sides by 8.

y = -7

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