charleen14
charleen14 charleen14
  • 25-05-2018
  • Mathematics
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For what value of a is (a,9) a solution of the equation y=2x+1?

A.9
B.8
C.6
D.4

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TheBusinessMan
TheBusinessMan TheBusinessMan
  • 25-05-2018
D. 4 is your answer. 9 is the y value so you set up the equation as 9 = 2x+1. Subtract 1 from each side to get 8 = 2x. Then divide both sides by 2 to get x = 4.
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cchikoo
cchikoo cchikoo
  • 25-05-2018
X=a Y=9

y=2x+1
9=2x+1
9-1=2x+1-1 (subtract both side with -1)
8=2x+0
8=2x
8/2=2x/2 (divide both side with 2)
4=X

Hope this helps!
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