Question

If the ordered pair (shown in image) lies on the graph of (3x-2y=-2) then what is the value of k?

Answer 1

k = -5

Explanation:

(-4, k) satisfies 3x-2y=-2. Substitute -4 for x: 3(-4) - 2k = -2, or

-12 + 2 = 2k, or 2k = -10, resulting in k = -5.