<p>Hi I'm new to this site and I just took a practice test and this was the only question I could not figure out. I really have no idea how to approach the problem. Thanks for the help!!</p>
<p>17) If 3x + 5y is 8 more than 3x - 5y, the value of which of the following can be determined?</p>
<p>A) x
B) y
C) 3x + 5y
D) 3x - 5y
E) xy</p>