SOLUTION: The ordered pair (x, 1) is a solution to the equation y=x+5. help me

Question 1122316: The ordered pair (x, 1) is a solution to the equation y=x+5. help me
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, greenestamps:
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This means if y is 1, you need to find x
if y is 1, the equation is 1=x+5
subtract 5 from both sides
x=-4
the ordered pair is (-4, 1)
Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The given information tells you that the value of y in the given equation is 1 for some value of x; you are to determine that value of x.

To do that, set y=1 in the given equation and solve for x:
1 = x+5

Use basic algebra to solve for x.

Or, if you haven't yet started learning algebra, then just ask yourself "what number do I add 5 to to get a result of 1?"
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