Question

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Which ordered pair is a solution of the equation 3x - y = 16?
A (5,-1)
B (0,5)
C (5,0)
D (-1,5)

Answer 1

A.

Explanation:

The coordinates represent x and y respectively. Hence, according to A, x is 5 and y is -1.

Plug the values in and you get 3(5) - (-1) = 15 + 1 = 16.

Hence, A is a solution of the equation.

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