Question

Which ordered pair in the form (a,b) is a solution of the equation?

4a- 5b = 24

A. (6,0)
B. (-5, -2)
C. (0,6)
D. (-2, -5)

Answer 1

A. (6,0)

Explanation:

4a- 5b = 24

Check each point to see if its is true

A. (6,0)

4(6) - 5(0) = 24

24 = 24

true

B. (-5, -2)

4(-5) -5(-2)= 24

-20 +10 = 24

-10 =24

False

C. (0,6)

4(0) -5(6) =24

-30 =24

False

D. (-2, -5)

4(-2) -5(-5)=24

-8+25=24

18=24

False