SOLUTION: Which ordered pair is a solution to the equation 3x + 5y = 9? A. (–2, –3) B. (–2, 3) C. (2, –3) D. (2, 3)

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Question 874030: Which ordered pair is a solution to the equation 3x + 5y = 9?

A.
(–2, –3)

B.
(–2, 3)

C.
(2, –3)

D.
(2, 3)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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When x=2, 3%282%29%2B5y=9
6%2B5y=9
5y=3
y=3%2F5
It's neither of those.
When x=-2, 3%28-2%29%2B5y=9
-6%2B5y=9
5y=15
y=3