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Is (–4, –2) a solution to the equation y = 7x2 + 7x?

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Answer:

NO, (-4, -2) is not a solution of the given equation.

Explanation:

Check (-4, -2) as a possible solution by substituting -4 for x and -2 for y:

y = 7x^2 + 7x => -2 = 7(-4)^2 + 7(-4), or -2 = 7(16 - 4). This is false, so NO, (-4, -2) is not a solution of the given equation.

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