Question

The line, represented by the equation 3x - 8y = 2, passes through the point (k,5). Find the value of k.$\left[2Marks\right]$

Answer 1

Since the line 3x - 8y = 2, passes through the point (k,5),

Substituting x =k and y = 5 in the given equation we get:

3k - 8(5) = 2$\left[1Mark\right]$

=> 3k - 40 = 2

=> 3k = 42

k = 14$\left[1Mark\right]$