Question

Is (-2,-6) a solution to the equation y = 3x?
Oyes
Ono

Answer 1

yes

Explanation:

if y = -6,

3x = -6

x = -2

Answer 2

yes

Explanation:

y = 3x?

Let x = -2 and y = -6

-6 = 3(-2)

-6 = -6

This is a true statement so (-2,-6) is a solution to the equation y = 3x