Question

Determine if the ordered pair satisfies the equation 2x - 3y = 6 a) (6,2) b) (3,-2)

Answer 1

A (6,2)

when plugged in for the x and y values it works

Answer 2

a)     2x - 3y = 6
   2(6) - 3(2) = 6
     12  - 6     = 6
                  6 = 6
Therefore, (6,2) is a solution to 2x - 3y = 6.

b)     2x - 3y = 6            
  2(3) - 3(-2) = 6
            6 + 6 = 6
                12 ≠ 6
Therefore, (3,-2) is not a solution to 2x - 3y = 6.