Math Problem Statement

Which of the following points is a solution to the equation y = 3x + 2?

Solution

We are asked to check which of the given points is a solution to the equation y=3x+2y = 3x + 2. Let's evaluate each point by substituting its coordinates (x,y)(x, y) into the equation.

The equation is: y=3x+2y = 3x + 2

1. For the point (1,2)(1, 2):

Substitute x=1x = 1 into the equation: y=3(1)+2=3+2=5y = 3(1) + 2 = 3 + 2 = 5 Since y=5y = 5, but the given point has y=2y = 2, this point is not a solution.

2. For the point (2,8)(2, 8):

Substitute x=2x = 2 into the equation: y=3(2)+2=6+2=8y = 3(2) + 2 = 6 + 2 = 8 Since y=8y = 8, this point is a solution.

3. For the point (3,5)(3, 5):

Substitute x=3x = 3 into the equation: y=3(3)+2=9+2=11y = 3(3) + 2 = 9 + 2 = 11 Since y=11y = 11, but the given point has y=5y = 5, this point is not a solution.

4. For the point (0,0)(0, 0):

Substitute x=0x = 0 into the equation: y=3(0)+2=0+2=2y = 3(0) + 2 = 0 + 2 = 2 Since y=2y = 2, but the given point has y=0y = 0, this point is not a solution.

Conclusion:

The point (2,8)(2, 8) is the only solution to the equation y=3x+2y = 3x + 2.

Would you like any further details or explanations?

Here are five related questions to explore:

  1. How can we graphically determine whether a point lies on a line?
  2. What is the general method to verify if a point is a solution to a linear equation?
  3. How do we interpret the slope and y-intercept in the equation y=3x+2y = 3x + 2?
  4. Can you find a point that lies on the line y=3x+2y = 3x + 2 other than (2,8)(2, 8)?
  5. How would you describe the relationship between xx and yy in the equation y=3x+2y = 3x + 2?

Tip: For any linear equation in the form y=mx+by = mx + b, mm represents the slope, and bb represents the y-intercept. This can help visualize how the graph behaves.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

y = 3x + 2 (Equation of a Line)

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Form

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9