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**Problem Statement:**

If \((a, 2)\) is a point on the graph of \(y = 5x - 1\), what is \(a\)?

**Solution:**

To find the value of \(a\), substitute \(y = 2\) into the equation \(y = 5x - 1\):

\[ 
2 = 5a - 1 
\]

Solve for \(a\):

\[
2 + 1 = 5a
\]

\[
3 = 5a
\]

\[
a = \frac{3}{5}
\]

Thus, \(a = \frac{3}{5}\).

*(Type an integer or a fraction.)*
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** If \((a, 2)\) is a point on the graph of \(y = 5x - 1\), what is \(a\)? **Solution:** To find the value of \(a\), substitute \(y = 2\) into the equation \(y = 5x - 1\): \[ 2 = 5a - 1 \] Solve for \(a\): \[ 2 + 1 = 5a \] \[ 3 = 5a \] \[ a = \frac{3}{5} \] Thus, \(a = \frac{3}{5}\). *(Type an integer or a fraction.)*
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