x + y = -2
x + 5y = 2
Ordered pair (-3, 1) ==> x = -3, y = 1
For the fisrt equation:
x + y = -2
-3 + 1 = -2
-2 = -2 True
For the second equation:
x + 5y = 2
-3 + 5(1) = 2
-3 + 5 = 2
2 = 2 True
Answer:
Yes, the ordered pair is a solution because it satisfies both equations