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.