Which of the following is a solution of the equation $- 5 x + 2 y = 14 ?$

x = 5; y = 1

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x = 0; y = - 7

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x = - 2; y = 2

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x = 1; y = - 3

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Solution

The correct option is A $x = - 2; y = 2$
Out of all coordinates given, only $(- 2, 2)$ satisfies $- 5 x + 2 y = 14$
that is by substituting $x$ and $y$ values in equation.
$- 5 \times - 2 + 2 \times 2$ $= 14$

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