Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
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Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Graphing Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 215: 51

Answer

Yes. This is because of the commutative property of addition.

Work Step by Step

The $x$ and $y$ values can be swapped, and the solution will still be valid. The commutative property of addition shows that the order of the numbers don't matter, and the sum will still be the same.
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