SOLUTION: Find an ordered pair (x, y) that is a solution to the equation. x-2y=8 thank you!

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Question 1050317: Find an ordered pair (x, y) that is a solution to the equation. x-2y=8
thank you!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+x+-+2y+=+8+
Pick any value you want for +x+
I'll say +x+=+-12+
Now solve for +y+
+-12+-+2y+=+8+
Add +12+ to both sides
+-2y+=+20+
Divide both sides by +-2+
+y+=+-10+
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So, a solution to the equation is:
( -12, -10 )
You can use the same method to
find any point on the line you want