SOLUTION: Determine whether the equation y=-2/3+6 has the ordered pair (-9,12) as a solution. Answer yes or no and show work

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Question 190714: Determine whether the equation y=-2/3+6 has the ordered pair (-9,12) as a solution. Answer yes or no and show work
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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YES
because we plug in the ordered pair (-9,12) in our equation and see if it holds true:
y=-2/3(x)+6
12=-2/3(-9)+6
12=-2(-3)+6
12=6+6
12=12 (checks)