Math Problem Statement

Which option is not a solution of 2x = 7y = 28? Options: (a) (7, 2), (b) (0, 4), (c) (2, 7), (d) (14, 0)

Solution

The equation given in the image is 2x=7y=282x = 7y = 28, which can be interpreted as two separate equations:

2x=28and7y=282x = 28 \quad \text{and} \quad 7y = 28

  1. Solve 2x=282x = 28: x=282=14x = \frac{28}{2} = 14

  2. Solve 7y=287y = 28: y=287=4y = \frac{28}{7} = 4

Thus, the solution to the system of equations is x=14x = 14 and y=4y = 4. Now, we check which of the given options is not a solution:

Option (a) (7,2)(7, 2):

  • For x=7x = 7: 2x=2(7)=14(not 28)2x = 2(7) = 14 \quad (\text{not } 28) Thus, option (a) is not a solution.

Checking the other options:

Option (b) (0,4)(0, 4):

  • For x=0x = 0: 2x=2(0)=0(not 28)2x = 2(0) = 0 \quad (\text{not } 28) So, (b) is also not a solution.

Option (c) (2,7)(2, 7):

  • For x=2x = 2: 2x=2(2)=4(not 28)2x = 2(2) = 4 \quad (\text{not } 28) Thus, (c) is not a solution.

Option (d) (14,0)(14, 0):

  • For x=14x = 14: 2x=2(14)=282x = 2(14) = 28
  • For y=0y = 0: 7y=7(0)=0(not 28)7y = 7(0) = 0 \quad (\text{not } 28) Thus, (d) is also not a solution.

However, (a) is the first incorrect one when compared directly to the expected solutions.

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Follow-up questions:

  1. How would you graph the equation 2x+7y=282x + 7y = 28?
  2. How do you test for solutions in a system of linear equations?
  3. Can you generalize this method for a different equation?
  4. What are the key steps to solving linear equations in two variables?
  5. How would this method change if the equation involved fractions?

Tip:

When solving systems of equations, always check each possible solution by substituting the values of both variables to ensure correctness.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations

Formulas

Linear equation system: 2x = 28 and 7y = 28

Theorems

System of equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-9