determine if the ordered pair is a solution to the linear equation

Question

7x-2y=8; (1,-1)

 

Answer 1

7x - 2y = 8

7(1) - 2(-1) = 8       substitute values

7 + 2 = 8                multiply

9 = 8                       combine like terms

 

No, (1, -1) is not a solution.