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Is the ordered pair (-3, 16) a solution for y=-3x + 7?

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Answer: Yes

Explanation:

(-3, 16) split into place would give you 16= -3-3 + 7. A negative times a negative is always a positive number so, -3 x -3 = 9, 9+7=16

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