SOLUTION: (5,1) is a solution to the equation 2x -3y =7. what does this mean/

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Question 752313: (5,1) is a solution to the equation 2x -3y =7. what does this mean/
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x -3y =7 is the equation of a straight line. For each x value there is a single y valua on this line.
(5,1) means that when you plug in this point it shows valid as a point in hequation.
2(5)-3(1)=7
10-3=7 is a true equation.