Which is a solution to the equation 6x + y = - 4?

A.

(2, 8)

B.

(1, 2)

C.

(1, - 10)

D.

(2, - 8)

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.