Question

Which is a solution to the equation y=2x-5?

A. (3, 11)

B. (2, 1)

C. (1, -3)

D. (5, -5)

Answer 1

your answer would be c) 1,-3

Answer 2

C. (1, -3)

Explanation:

Plug in the x to get the y in the equation. The point must fit the formula.

Plug in C. (1, -3), in which x = 1, y = -3:

(-3) = 2(1) - 5

Simplify:

(-3) = 2(1) - 5

-3 = 2 - 5

-3 = -3 (True).

C is your answer.

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