SOLUTION: 3x - 6 = 2y If x is 8, what point (ordered pair) satisfies the equation?

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Question 204673: 3x - 6 = 2y If x is 8, what point (ordered pair) satisfies the equation?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given 3x-6+=+2y and x+=+8 find the y-coordinate.
3x-6+=+2y Substitute x = 8 and solve for y.
3%288%29-6+=+2y
24-6+=+2y
18+=+2y Divide both sides by 2.
9+=+y
The ordered pair is (8, 9)