SOLUTION: (5,1) is a solution to the equation 2x-3y=7. What does this mean?

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Question 638735: (5,1) is a solution to the equation 2x-3y=7. What does this mean?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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(5,1) is a coordinate, an ordered pair. Such coordinates/solutions are given in the format (x,y). When x = 5, y=1.


2x-3y=7 --> 2(5) - 3(1) = 10-3 = 7