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2x + y = 2

Step 2 of 2: Determine the missing coordinate in the ordered pair (?, -3) so that it will satisfy the given equation.

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Answer:

2.5

Explanation:

Plug is -3 for y and solve for x

2x -3 = 2 Add 3 to both sides

2x = 5 Divide both sides by 2

x =
(5)/(2) o r 2
\frac{1}2} or 2.5

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