Math Problem Statement

which ordered pair is a solution of the equation 2x+3y=-7

Solution

To find which ordered pair (x,y)(x, y) is a solution to the equation 2x+3y=72x + 3y = -7, we substitute different values of xx and yy into the equation to see if the equation holds true.

Let's try a few examples:

  1. Ordered pair: (1,3)(1, -3) 2(1)+3(3)=29=72(1) + 3(-3) = 2 - 9 = -7 This pair is a solution because it satisfies the equation.

  2. Ordered pair: (0,73)(0, -\frac{7}{3}) 2(0)+3(73)=07=72(0) + 3\left(-\frac{7}{3}\right) = 0 - 7 = -7 This pair is also a solution.

  3. Ordered pair: (2,1)(2, 1) 2(2)+3(1)=4+3=72(2) + 3(1) = 4 + 3 = 7 This pair is not a solution because the result is 77, not 7-7.

  4. Ordered pair: (2,1)(-2, 1) 2(2)+3(1)=4+3=12(-2) + 3(1) = -4 + 3 = -1 This pair is not a solution because the result is 1-1, not 7-7.

  5. Ordered pair: (3,133)(3, -\frac{13}{3}) 2(3)+3(133)=613=72(3) + 3\left(-\frac{13}{3}\right) = 6 - 13 = -7 This pair is a solution.

So, the ordered pairs (1,3)(1, -3), (0,73)(0, -\frac{7}{3}), and (3,133)(3, -\frac{13}{3}) are solutions to the equation.

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Tip:

When testing if an ordered pair is a solution to an equation, substitute the values of xx and yy directly into the equation to see if both sides are equal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear equations
Substitution method

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9