SOLUTION: Complete the ordered pairs so that each is a solution to the given linear equation. Present your answer as an ordered pair. 3x - 2y = 12 (a) (-4,?) (b) (?-3)

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Question 39380This question is from textbook INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
: Complete the ordered pairs so that each is a solution to the given linear equation. Present your answer as an ordered pair. 3x - 2y = 12
(a) (-4,?) (b) (?-3)This question is from textbook INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x - 2y = 12

when x=-4, we get:
3(-4) - 2y = 12
-12 - 2y = 12
- 2y = 12+12
- 2y = 24
y = 24/(-2)
y = -12
--> (-4,-12)

when y=-3, we get:
3x - 2(-3) = 12
3x - (-6) = 12
3x + 6 = 12
3x = 12-6
3x = 6
x = 6/3
x = 2
--> (2,-3)

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