SOLUTION: Is (-4, 2) a solution of 2x - 5y = 10?

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Question 589313: Is (-4, 2) a solution of 2x - 5y = 10?


Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Plug -4 in for x and 2 in for y
2x - 5y = 10
2*(-4)-5*(2)=10
If the end results are truly equal then (-4,2) is a solution.
If you get something like -18=10 then it is not a solution.