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Which ordered pairs is a solution of the equation y- -3x+5

A.(3,14)
B.(4,17)
C.(-4,17)
D.(6,23)​

User Driea
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

y=-3x+5

Let's try A: 14=-3*3+5=-9+5=-4 (NOT TRUE)

Let's try B: 17=-3*4+5=-12+5=-7 (ALSO NOT TRUE)

Let's try C: 17=-3*(-4)+5=12+5=17 (TRUE)

Let's try D: 23=-3*6+5=-18+5=-13 (NOT TRUE)

Hope this helps!

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