Which ordered pair is a solution of the equation 5x + y =

Science & Mathematics by Anonymous 2018-05-18 13:09:10

Social Science

Which ordered pair is a solution of the equation 5x + y = –23?

5 answers

A. (‐5, 2) B. (2, ‐5) C. (1, ‐5) D. (‐5, 1)

Anonymous

A. (‐5, 2)
Anonymous

Answer is A. 5(-5) + 2 = -23 -25 + 2 = -23 -23 = -23
Anonymous

A1
Anonymous

5x + y = –23 Let's check • A(-5,2)=5*(-5)+2=-25+2=-23 OK! • B(2,-5)=5*2-5=5≠-23 NO. • C(1,-5)=5*1-5=0≠-23 NO. • D(-5,1)=5(-5)+1=-24≠-23 NO.
Anonymous

A