Question

Find an ordered pair that satisfies the equation 4x+y=-34 by letting x=-9

Answer 1

(- 9, 2)

Explanation:

Substitute x = - 9 into the equation and solve for x

4(- 9) + y = - 34

- 36 + y = - 34 ( add 36 to both sides )

y = 2

Thus (- 9, 2) satisfies the equation