Find a solution to the equation x - y = 5.

Answer 1

"To solve" means to find a value(s) for the variable(s) that satisfies the equation or inequality.

Often, we write an ordered pair of variables as (x,y).

For this equation, here are some solutions [select one you like or create your own];

(10,5) because 10 - 5 = 5

(20,15)

(6,1)

(0,-5) [notice the negative value]

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