Question

Tell whether the ordered pair is a solution of the equation (Yes or No).

y = 3x − 5

(7, 16)

Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

Answer 2

Yes, it is a solution.

Explanation:

`y = 3x-5\\\\16=3(7)-5\\\\16=21-5\\\\\boxed{16=16}`

The ordered pair is a solution to the equation.