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Is (-5,17) a solution of y=3x+2?

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Answer:

no

Explanation:

When solving this equation you would substitute the x coordinate for x and the y coordinate for y:


17=(3*-5)+2

Then multiply -5 and 3:


17=-15+2

Then, add it out and you will come to the conclusion that it equals negative 13 not 17. The correct answer would be (5,17).

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