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S the ordered pair (6, 5) a solution to the equation 3x − 4y = −2?

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Answer:

Yes, it is

Explanation:

If you add in the numbers, you get

(3*6)- (4*5)=-2.

then solving it, you get

18-20= -2

which is correct. (18-20 IS -2)

so, the ordered pair is a solution to the problem. Hope this helps :)

User JeremyDouglass
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Answer:

Yesh.

Explanation:

3x - 4y = -2

3 * 6 - 4 * 5 = -2

18 - 20 = -2

-2 = -2

So, the ordered pair is a solution to the equation.

Hope this helps!

User Introspective
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