SOLUTION: is (2,-5) a solution to the equation y=2x-1

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Question 829070: is (2,-5) a solution to the equation y=2x-1
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Fombitz:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
is (2,-5) a solution to the equation y=2x-1
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Substitute x = 2 and y = -5 to see if you get a true statement.
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-5 = 2*2-1
-5 = 4-1
-5 = 3
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Ans to your question:: No
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=2x-1
Substitute and see if the equation is true.
-5=2%282%29-1
-5=4-1
-5=3
False, so no it is not a solution.