Which ordered pair is a solution to this equation?

2x - 9y = 38

(7, 5)

(4, - 1)

(3, - 3)

(1, - 4)

Let's test each alternative:

2 x - 9 y = 38 (7,5):

(2 * 7) - (9 * 5) = 38

14 - 45 = 38

-31 ≠ 38 (wrong)

(4, - 1):

(2 * 4) - (9 * ( - 1) = 38

8 + 9 = 38

17 ≠ 38 (wrong)

(3, - 3):

2 * (3) - (9 * ( - 3) = 38

6 + 27 = 38

33 ≠ 38 (wrong)

(1, - 4):

2 * (1) - 9 * ( - 4) = 38

2 + 36 = 38

38 = 38 (Correct alternative)

(1, - 4) is correct alternative