Math Problem Statement

Use substitution to determine whether the given ordered pairs are solutions of the given equation. left parenthesis five thirds comma one fourth right parenthesis ​, left parenthesis 1 comma five halves right parenthesis ​; 6xminus4yequalsnegative 4 Question content area bottom Part 1 Is left parenthesis five thirds comma one fourth right parenthesis a​ solution?

Solution

To determine whether the given ordered pair (53,14)\left(\frac{5}{3}, \frac{1}{4}\right) is a solution of the equation 6x4y=46x - 4y = -4, we can substitute x=53x = \frac{5}{3} and y=14y = \frac{1}{4} into the equation and see if the equation holds true.

Given equation: 6x4y=46x - 4y = -4

Substitute x=53x = \frac{5}{3} and y=14y = \frac{1}{4} into the equation:

6(53)4(14)=46\left(\frac{5}{3}\right) - 4\left(\frac{1}{4}\right) = -4

Now, calculate each term:

  1. 6×53=2×5=106 \times \frac{5}{3} = 2 \times 5 = 10
  2. 4×14=14 \times \frac{1}{4} = 1

So, the equation becomes:

101=910 - 1 = 9

Since 949 \neq -4, the equation does not hold true.

Therefore, the ordered pair (53,14)\left(\frac{5}{3}, \frac{1}{4}\right) is not a solution to the equation 6x4y=46x - 4y = -4.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you determine if an ordered pair is a solution to a linear equation?
  2. Can you graphically interpret the result of this problem?
  3. What is the geometric meaning of a solution to a linear equation?
  4. How would you solve the equation 6x4y=46x - 4y = -4 for yy?
  5. What would happen if you substituted another pair into the equation?

Tip: Always check your calculations carefully when substituting values to avoid simple errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear equations
Substitution method

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9