SOLUTION: If (1,b) is a solution of the equation 3x-2y=11, what is b? I tried 3x-2y=11 and I keep coming up with different answers and I'm confused.

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Question 408483: If (1,b) is a solution of the equation 3x-2y=11, what is b?
I tried 3x-2y=11 and I keep coming up with different answers and I'm confused.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
3x-2y=11 |ordered pair (1,b) then x =1
3*1 -2y = 11
-2y = 8
y = -4 | ordered pair is (1,-4) b = -4
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