1. Determine which ordered pair in the form (a, b) is a solution of the given equation.

7a – 5b = 28


(–3, –2)

(–2, –3)

(0, 4)

(4, 0)


  1. Determine whether the ordered pairs in the form (x, y) are solutions of the given equation and select the correct answer.

Yes, both are solutions.

No, neither is a solution.

The first is a solution, but the second is not.

The first is not a solution, but the second is.