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Fill in the other coordinate 2x-5y=11 (2,_)

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The 2 is in the x place.
Let's substitute 2 for x in our equation.

2(2)-5y=11

Now, we can solve for y. (the other coordinate)

4-5y=11

Subtract 4 from each side.

-5y=7

Divide by -5.

y = -7/5 or -1 2/5 or -1.4
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