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Which orderd pair is a solution of the equation? y+5=2(x+1)

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Answer:
(1, - 1 ) is a solution

Explanation:
There are an infinite number of solutions to the equation.
To find a particular solution, choose a value for x, substitute into the equation and solve for y, that is
Choosing x = 1, then
y + 5 = 2(1 + 1) = 2(2) = 4 ( subtract 5 from both sides )
y = 4 - 5 = - 1, thus
one solution is (1, - 1 )
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