Given the linear equation 4x –3y = 10, determine whether the ordered pair (1, –2) is a solution to the equation. Answer Yes or No.
Whether the ordered pair
Answer to Problem 1PCT
Yes, the ordered pair
Explanation of Solution
Procedure used:
Step 1: Substitute the values of
Step 2: Repeat the procedure in step 1 for the second equation as well.
Step 3: If the equality holds in both step 1 and step 2, then conclude that the given ordered pair is a solution of the given system.
Calculation:
The given equation is
From the given ordered pair
Substitute
Since left hand side is equal to right hand side, the statement
Yes, the ordered pair
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