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5x−2y=18 Which ordered pair is a solution of the equation?

a) (-2, 4)
b) (3, 5)
c) (6, 8)
d) (0, 9)

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The ordered pair that is a solution of the equation is: a) (-2, 4)

What is the solution of the equation?

The equation is given as:

5x - 2y = 18

Option A:

When x = -2, and y = 4 we have:

5(-2) - 2(4) = -10 - 8 = 18

Thus, (-2, 4) is a solution

Option B:

When x = 3, and y = 5 we have:

5(3) - 2(5) = 15 - 10 = 5

Thus, (3, 5) is not a solution

Option C:

When x = 6, and y = 8 we have:

5(6) - 2(8) = 30 - 16 = 14

Thus, (6, 8) is not a solution

Option D:

When x = 0, and y = 9 we have:

5(0) - 2(9) = 0 - 18 = -18

Thus, (3, 5) is not a solution

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