Question

24 Is (2,-3) a solution to the linear equation
y=5x-13

Answer 1

True

Explanation:

To solve, substitute known values:

`- 3 \stackrel{?}{ = }5(2) - 13`

Then simplify:

`- 3 \stackrel{?}{ = }10 - 13 \\ - 3 = - 3`

Since -3 = -3, it is a solution of the equation.