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Which coordinate pair is a solution of the linear equation 5x-3y=-21

Which coordinate pair is a solution of the linear equation 5x-3y=-21-example-1
User Xapadoan
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Answer:

(-9,-8)

Explanation:

User Jason Underhill
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Answer:

B, (-9,-8)

Explanation:

to solve, plug in the terms into 5x - 3y = -21

plugging in (-9,-8) into the equation:

5(-9) - 3(-8) = -21

--45 + 24 = -21

-21 = -21

(-9,-8) is a solution to the equation

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