Question

Which ordered pair is the solution to the equation 2x + 3y = x + 5y
a.) (1, 3)
b.) (4,2)

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

We start by trying out option A

2(1) + 3(3) = 9

1 + 5(3) = 15

9 and 15 are not equal to one another.

This means it has to be the other option, B.