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AlgebraEasy–MediumPair that fails an equation

Algebra practice question

Which of the following ordered pairs (x, y) does NOT satisfy the equation 5x + 2y = 40?

  1. A. (2, 10)Correct
  2. B. (4, 10)
  3. C. (8, 0)
  4. D. (0, 20)

Answer: A. (2, 10)

5(2) + 2(10) = 30, not 40.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (4, 10)
20 + 20 = 40.
C. (8, 0)
40 + 0 = 40.
D. (0, 20)
0 + 40 = 40.

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