SOLUTION: Determine whether (6,-8) is a solution of: 3x-5y=17

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Question 388329: Determine whether (6,-8) is a solution of:
3x-5y=17

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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The ordered pair (6,-8) refers to the fact that x=6 and y=-8. So plug those values into the given equation to get


3x-5y=17


3%286%29-5%28-8%29=17


18%2B40=17


58=17


Since the equation is NOT true, this means that (6,-8) is NOT a solution.


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