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Explain how to check if a point is a solution to a two-variable equation algebraically

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Answer: If you are given ordered pairs and asked if they are solutions to the equation, substitute the values in for X and Y. See if the 2 sides equal. If they do equal, then that ordered pair is a solution. If they don't equal, then the ordered pair is not a solution.

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