Question

which is a solution to the equation 6x + y = –4?



A.
(2, 8)


B.
(1, 2)


C.


(1, –10)


D.


(2, –8)

Answer 1

1. Make y the subject of the equation
y = -4 - 6x


2. Substitute values for guess and check
8 = -4 - (6 x 2)
8 = -4 - 12
This is incorrect.

2 = -4 - (6 x 1)
2 = -4 -6
This is incorrect.

-10 = -4 - (6 x 1)
-10 = -4 -6
This is correct.

The correct answer is C.