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Is the point ​(77​,22​) a solution to the equation 6x−3y=36? Why or why​ not?

Is ​(77​,22​) a solution of 6x−3yequals=36​?


A.Yes​, because replacing x with 77 and y with 22 in the equation results in true
statement.

B.Yes​, because replacing x with 22 and y with 77 in the equation results in true statement.

C.No​, because replacing x with 77 and y with 22 in the equation results in false statement.

D.No​, because replacing x with 22 and y with 77 in the equation results in false statement.

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First let's rewrite the point correctly:
the point is: (7, 2)
Let's evaluate the given point in the equation.
We have then:
x = 7
y = 2
Evaluating we have:
6 (7) -3 (2) = 36
Rewriting:
42-6 = 36
36 = 36
We observe that equality is fulfilled. Therefore, the given point is the solution of the equation.
Answer:
A.Yes, because replacing x with 7 and y with 2 in the equation results in true statement
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Answer: Option C.No​, because replacing x with 77 and y with 22 in the equation results in false statement.
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