SOLUTION: y=2x+4;(-1,3),(0,4),(2,8) determine whether or not the given ordered pairs are solutions of the given equation. How do I do this? I would appreciate an explanation of how to do thi

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: y=2x+4;(-1,3),(0,4),(2,8) determine whether or not the given ordered pairs are solutions of the given equation. How do I do this? I would appreciate an explanation of how to do thi      Log On


   

Question 376360: y=2x+4;(-1,3),(0,4),(2,8) determine whether or not the given ordered pairs are solutions of the given equation. How do I do this? I would appreciate an explanation of how to do this.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, Alan3354:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=2*-1+4
y=-2+4
y=-2 no on one
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y=2*0+4
y=4 yes on two
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y=2*2+4
y=8 yes on three

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sub the x and y values of each point into the equation, and see if the 2 sides are equal.