SOLUTION: Answer 151674 by jim_thompson5910(12458) About Me on 2009-06-28 19:18:18: You can put this solution on YOUR website! 4x + 5y = -7 Start with the given equation. 4(2) + 5(-3

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Question 201472: Answer 151674 by jim_thompson5910(12458) About Me on 2009-06-28 19:18:18:
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x + 5y = -7 Start with the given equation.

4(2) + 5(-3) = -7 Plug in x=2 and y=-3

8 -15 = -7 Multiply

-7 = -7 Subtract

Since the equation is true, this means that (2, -3) is an ordered pair
solution.
Mr Thompson,
Thank you for explaining this to me I now understand how to work the problem.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi There,

I'm glad I could help out. Just for future reference, you can use the reply button to send a message (instead of post the thank you as a problem).