Question

Choose the ordered pair that is a solution for this equation.

3x = 8 - y

A. (3, 1)

B. (2, 2)

C. (8, 0)

Answer 1

B. (2, 2)

Explanation:

(x, y)

3x = 8 - y

a) 3(3) = 8 - 1

9 = 8 - 1

9 = 7 False

b) 3(2) = 8 - 2

6 = 6 True

c) 3(8) = 8 - 0

24 = 8 False