Math Problem Statement
Solution
The equation provided is . To determine if an ordered pair lies on the graph of this equation, substitute the -coordinate into the equation and check if the resulting -value matches the -coordinate of the pair.
Verification of Each Ordered Pair:
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(4, 0):
Substituting :
.
Since , this pair is incorrect. -
(2, 5):
Substituting :
.
Since , this pair is incorrect. -
(-1, 4):
Substituting :
.
Since , this pair is correct. -
(5, -4):
Substituting :
.
Since , this pair is incorrect. -
(-4, -3):
Substituting :
.
Since , this pair is incorrect. -
(-5, 5):
Substituting :
.
Since , this pair is incorrect.
Correct Ordered Pair:
The only correct pair is (-1, 4).
Would you like me to explain how to graph this equation or verify other points? Here are 5 related questions to explore further:
- What does the slope of represent in the equation ?
- How do you determine if a point lies on a given linear equation?
- What is the graph of and how is it oriented?
- How can you write the equation of a line given its slope and a point?
- If the slope changes to 2, what would the new equation look like?
Tip: The equation has a slope of , which means for every unit increase in , decreases by 4 units.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Substitution Method
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
y = mx + b, where m is the slope
Theorems
Verification of points on a line using substitution
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8