Is (5,1) a solution to the equation 2x-y=11? Explain

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Substitute the x for 5 and the y for 1.

(2)(5) - (1) = 11
10 - 1 = 9
9 does not equal 11
So, (5,1) is not a solution.

Fokenrute answered Mar 23, 2018

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This is simple. Coordinate form is (x,y) so you would just plug in your values.

2(5)-(1)=11

10-1 does not equal 11, so no it is not a solution.

IllSc answered Mar 25, 2018

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