The line, represented by the equation 3x - 8y = 2, passes through the point (k,5), the value of k is:

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Solution

The correct option is C
14

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

=> 3k - 40 = 2

=> 3k = 42

k = 14

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