SOLUTION: how do I determine whether x=13 is a solution of the ordered pair (13,5)

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Question 618190: how do I determine whether x=13 is a solution of the ordered pair (13,5)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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In the ordered pair (13,5), this states that (x,y) = (13,5), so x = 13

So if we have (13,5), then we know that x = 13

Note: I think you meant to say whether (13,5) was a solution to x = 13

So the answer is yes.