SOLUTION: (9,-2) is a solution of 6x+8y=17

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Question 378713: (9,-2) is a solution of 6x+8y=17
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Alan3354:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Plug in x=9 and y=-2 to get 6(9)+8(-2)=17 and simplify the left side to get 38=17. Since this equation is NOT true, this means that (9,-2) is NOT a solution.


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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sub the values for x and y and see.