SOLUTION: I have a homework problem that I don't understand. Its 2x+By=15 is 5. If I was given coordinates I would be able to solve but I only am provided with a 5. Thank you!

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Question 692972: I have a homework problem that I don't understand. Its 2x+By=15 is 5. If I was given coordinates I would be able to solve but I only am provided with a 5. Thank you!
Answer by fcabanski(1391)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The given information is not sufficient to solve the problem. 5 could be a value for x, in which case you would substitute it for x and then solve for y.

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