Is (3, 5) a solution to the equation y = x² -4?

To determine if (3, 5) is a solution to the equation y = x² – 4, we substitute x = 3 into the equation:

y = (3)² – 4

y = 9 – 4

y = 5

Since the y-coordinate of the point (3, 5) is indeed 5, we confirm that (3, 5) is a solution to the equation. So, the answer is yes.