Question

Is (2, 7) the answer to the equation 5x = y?
If not, what should y be?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

`5(2)=7\\\\10\\eq 7`

No, (2, 7) is not the answer to the equation 5x = y.

`5x=y\\\\5(2)=y\\\\\boxed{10=y}`

The value of y should be 10.

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