If (x – 2, y + 5) = (-2, 1/3) are two equal ordered pairs, then x = 4, y = -14/3.

Question

State True or False for the statement:

If (x – 2, y + 5) = (-2, 1/3) are two equal ordered pairs, then x = 4, y = -14/3.

Answer 1

The given statement is false.

Explanation:

Two ordered pairs are equal, if and only if the corresponding first elements are equal and the second elements are also equal,

So from given criteria

These are the values of x and y.