Final answer:
To determine which statement about the ordered pairs (-9, 3) and (2, -4) is true for the equation 6x - 5 = 142, substitute the x and y values of each ordered pair into the equation and see if the equation holds true.
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation given is 6x - 5 = 142.
To determine which statement about the ordered pairs (-9, 3) and (2, -4) is true for this equation, we substitute the x and y values of each ordered pair into the equation and see if the equation holds true.
First, let's substitute the values of the first ordered pair (-9, 3):
6(-9) - 5 = 142
-54 - 5 = 142
-59 = 142
This equation is not true.
Next, let's substitute the values of the second ordered pair (2, -4):
6(2) - 5 = 142
12 - 5 = 142
7 = 142
This equation is also not true.
Therefore, the statement that is true for the equation 6x - 5 = 142 is that neither of the ordered pairs (-9, 3) and (2, -4) satisfies the equation.