Question

Y = 3x - 5; (7,16) Is the ordered pair a solution of the equation?

Answer 1

y=16

Explanation:

y=3x-5

let try 7 for x

y=3(7)-5

y=21-5

y=16

So the first ordered pair would be (7,16). You can choose any value for x and find a result for y to make an ordered pair

Answer 2

Yes! It's a solution :)

Explanation: