If (-7,y ) is a solution to the equation 2x -7y = 42, what is the value of y? I don't think this problem is worded right or something? Please help

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If (-7,y ) is a solution to the equation 2x -7y = 42, what is the value of y?

I don't think this problem is worded right or something?
Please help

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they mean -7 is the x value so you plug that into the equation
-14 - 7y = 42
-7y = 56
y = -8

Potter answered Jan 31, 2018

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