Decide whetheror not the ordered pair is a solution to the question.

Question

3x+y=14; (3,5)

 

Answer 1

For the ordered pair (3,5), x=3 and y=5. Simply plug these values into the equation and determine whether or not the statement is true.

 

3x + y = 14

3(3) + 5 = 14

14 = 14

 

This statement is true, so the ordered pair is a solution to the equation.