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Question 443744: Hello. I need a little bit of help...or shall I say, a lot of help with this Algebra problem:
An equation and two ordered pairs are given. Show that each pair is a solution of the equation. Then graph the two pairs to determine another solution. Answers may vary.
2y + x = 5; (−1, 3), (7, −1)
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Ordered pairs (-1, 3), (7,-1)
Show that each pair is a solution of the equation:2y + x = 5
2y + x = 5
2*3 + -1 = 5 |Ordered pair (-1, 3) works!
2y + x = 5
2*-1 + 7 = 5 |Ordered pair (7, -1) works!
Others: (3,1), (-3,4) etc

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