SOLUTION: what does the "," mean in this problem? Determine k so that the point (−1, k) is a solution of y = −5x+ 3 thank you for your help -dw

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Question 1169710: what does the "," mean in this problem?
Determine k so that the point (−1, k) is a solution of y = −5x+ 3
thank you for your help
-dw

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The comma  " , "  separates the coordinates  " 1"  and  " k "  in the point notation  (-1,k).

It works as a separator or a divider in this case.


It is my answer,   if I correctly understand your question in the post.



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