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If the ordered pairs (x,-1) and (5, y) belong to the set {(a, b): b = 2a - 3}, find the values of x and y.

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Given the ordered pairs (x,-1) and (5, y) belong to the set,

{(a, b) : b = 2a - 3} 

To find : values of x and y 

solving for first order pair 

⇒ (x,-1) = {(a, b): b = 2a - 3} 

⇒ x = a and b = -1 

If b = - 1 then 2a = - 1 + 3 = 2 

So, a = 1

⇒ x = 1 

Similarly, 

Solving for second order pair.

⇒ (5, y) = {(a, b): b = 2a - 3} 

⇒ a = 5 and y = b 

If a = 5 then b = 2×5 - 3 

So, b = 7 

⇒ y = 7



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