Question

Is -9,8 a solution to y=-9

Answer 1

No, it isn't.

Explanation:

In (-9, 8), -9 is the x coordinate. The y is 8. In order for -9 to have been a solution, the y would have had to been -9.

Here's what I mean:

(The graph I drew is in the image. I hope it makes sense! Sorry for my bad handwriting, I'm not used to writing on computers.)

I hope this helps!

-No one