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 is a solution of the equation , we can substitute and into the equation and see if the equation holds true.
Given equation:
Substitute and into the equation:
Now, calculate each term:
So, the equation becomes:
Since , the equation does not hold true.
Therefore, the ordered pair is not a solution to the equation .
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you determine if an ordered pair is a solution to a linear equation?
- Can you graphically interpret the result of this problem?
- What is the geometric meaning of a solution to a linear equation?
- How would you solve the equation for ?
- 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