Which of the following sets of coordinates corresponds to a point that is on the line

y = –2x + 5?

1. (–2, 1)
2. (–2, –1)
3. (2, –1)
4. (2, 1)
5. None of the above

Question

Which of the following sets of coordinates corresponds to a point that is on the line

y = –2x + 5?

	1.	 	(–2, 1)
	2.	 	(–2, –1)
	3.	 	(2, –1)
	4.	 	(2, 1)
	5.	 	None of the above

anonymous · Answer

4.
by substituting s=2 into the equation you solve for x

anonymous · Answer

since the number "1" on your calculator matches with the "1" on the set of possible answers, 4. is correct

anonymous · Answer

if you try and substitute -2 into the equation, the answer given would not match up to the possible answers given

anonymous · Answer

Thanks so much! I have another if you're up for it!

anonymous · Answer

haha ill try my best

anonymous · Answer

Two ladybugs located at the points (–7, 4) and (1, –2) on a coordinate plane begin walking toward each other at the same speed.

When they do eventually meet, how many units of distance will each of them have traveled?

anonymous · Answer

These are the choices..

anonymous · Answer

5.

anonymous · Answer

if you draw a graph of the points

anonymous · Answer

please excuse my bad drawing

anonymous · Answer

I'm sure its better than mine would ever be! haha

anonymous · Answer

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