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AlgebraEasyMissing value in a table of solutions

Algebra practice question

Each pair (x, y) in the table satisfies 3x + 4y = 24. x | y 0 | 6 4 | 3 8 | ? What is the missing value of y?

Answer: 0

3(8) + 4y = 24 gives 4y = 0, so y = 0.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 2
2 comes from 4y = 8.
If you answered 3
3 copies the row above.
If you answered -3
−3 continues the pattern of subtracting 3 but oversteps; 3(8) = 24 leaves nothing for y.

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