SOLUTION: Give an ordered pair (x,y) of numbers that satisfy the equations 6x + y = 4

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Question 200775: Give an ordered pair (x,y) of numbers that satisfy the equations
6x + y = 4

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Give an ordered pair (x,y) of numbers that satisfy the equations
6x + y = 4
.
Simply pick a value for 'x' (say 1), substitute it in and solve for y:
If x = 1
6(1) + y = 4
6 + y = 4
y = -2
.
Therefore, an ordered pair would be:
(1, -2)