Question

Which ordered pair is a solution of the equation y = -7x + 2

A. (1,2)
B. (8, -54)
C. (5, -35)
D. (1, -7)

Answer 1

B. (8, -54)

Explanation:

y = -7x + 2

Check to see if the point makes the equation true

A. (1,2) 2 = -7(1)+2 = -7+2 = 5 False

B. (8, -54) -54 = -7(8)+2 = -56+2 = -54 True

C. (5, -35) -35 = -7(5) +2 = -35+2 = -33 False

D. (1, -7) -7 =-7(1)+2 = --7+2 = -5 False