Question

Which ordered pair is a solution if the equation? 2x + 3y = 10

Answer 1

Answer:

See below.

Step-by-step explanation:

Try each ordered pair in the equation. Each ordered pair is of the form (x, y). Replace x and y in the equation by values of x and y, respectively, in each ordered pair. Whichever ordered pair makes the equation a true statement is the answer.

For example:

Try (2, 3):

2x + 3y = 10

2(2) + 3(3) = 10

4 + 9 = 10

13 = 10

Since 13 = 10 is a false statement, (2, 3) is not a solution.

Try (2, 2):

2x + 3y = 10

2(2) + 3(2) = 10

4 + 6 = 10

10 = 10

Since 10 = 10 is a true statement, (2, 2) is a solution.