Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution for the equation x + 4y = -8. (-2,-1) (4,-3)
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a. (-2,-1) Substituting x = -2 and y = -1, we get: -2 + 4(-1) = -8a -2 - 4 = -8a -6 = -8a a = 3/4 Show more…
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