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If (a, - 7) is a solution to the equation 8a =-3b – 5, what is a?

O -17
O 17
O 2
O 8

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jcherry99
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  • 14-01-2022

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

b is the y value of the equation.

8a = -3b - 5         Let b = - 7

8a = -3*-7 - 5       Combine

8a = 21 - 5            Combine the right again.

8a = 16                 Divide by 8

8a/8 = 16/8

a = 2

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