Question

Determine if the ordered pair (-5, -1) is a solution of

2x - 5y = -IL
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Answer 1

Explanation:

2x - 5y = -11

ordered pair: (-5, -1)

x = -5 y = -1

plug into the equation.

2(-5) - 5(-1) = -11

a negative x a positive = a negative

2 x -5 = -10

a negative x a negative = a positive

-5 x -1 = 5

-10 + 5 = -11

5 ≠ 11

therefore its NOT solution.