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Why is (-8, -15) a solution to y=2x+1 ?
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Why is (-8, -15) a solution to y=2x+1 ?

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Answer: x=

2 y−1

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Explanation:

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

2x+1=y

Subtract 1 from both sides.

2x=y−1

Divide both sides by 2.

2 2x =

2 y−1

​Dividing by 2 undoes the multiplication by 2.

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