SOLUTION: Find an ordered pair (x, y) that is a solution to the equation. x-2y=8 thank you!

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Question 1050317: Find an ordered pair (x, y) that is a solution to the equation. x-2y=8
thank you!

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Pick any value you want for
I'll say
Now solve for

Add to both sides

Divide both sides by

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So, a solution to the equation is:
( -12, -10 )
You can use the same method to
find any point on the line you want

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