Question

Which ordered pair is a viable solution if x represents the

number of books he orders and y represents the total
weight of the books, in ounces?
A) (-3,-18)
B) (-0.5, -3)
C) (0,0)
D) (0.5, 3)

Answer 1

The only option (0,0) is possible.

Explanation:

Here in options four ordered pairs are given and they are (-3,-18), (-0.5,-3), (0,0) and (0.5,3).

Here, the x-values represent the number of books and the y-value represents the total weight of the books, in ounces.

Now, x must be 0 or a positive integer as it is the number of books.

Hence, the only option (0,0) is possible which means that the weight of zero books is zero. (Answer)