Finite Math Examples

$5 x + y = 27$ , $(5, 2)$

Step 1

Insert the values of $x = 5$ and $y = 2$ into the equation to find if the ordered pair is a solution.

$5 (5) + 2 = 27$

Step 2

Simplify $5 (5) + 2$ .

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Step 2.1

Multiply $5$ by $5$ .

$25 + 2 = 27$

Step 2.2

Add $25$ and $2$ .

$27 = 27$

Step 3

Since $27 = 27$ , the equation will always be true.

Always true

Step 4

Since the equation is always true when the values are used, the ordered pair is a solution.

The ordered pair is a solution to the equation.