SOLUTION: Which of the ordered pairs (0, 0), (–2, 10), (–1, –5), (–3, 9) are solutions for the equation y = 5x? I am not quite sure what I am doing to confuse myself but I am getting

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Question 68503: Which of the ordered pairs
(0, 0), (–2, 10), (–1, –5), (–3, 9)
are solutions for the equation y = 5x?
I am not quite sure what I am doing to confuse myself but I am getting nowhere and need some help. Thanks.

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
TO SOLVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM JUST SUBSTITUTE X & Y VALUES & SEE IF THEY ARE EQUAL
Y=5X USING 0 WE GET
0=5*0
0=0 SOLUTION
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10=5*-2
10=-10 NOT A SOLUTION
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5=-1*5
-5=-5 SOLUTION
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9=5*-3
9=-15 NO SOLUTION