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In the equation y = x + 2, why can y only be 5 when x is 3?

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Answer:

look in explanation

Explanation:

In this equation, y can only be equal to 5 if x is labeled as 3.

Why? Because when you input the numbers into the equation, y=5 and x=3 then it will make sense. 5=3+2 If you put y as any other number the equation will not be true.

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