Question

Does the point (–1, 5) satisfy the equation y = 7x?

Answer 1

no

Explanation:

Substitute the x- coordinate into the equation and if the result is equal to the y- coordinate then it satisfies the equation, that is

y = 7(- 1) = - 7 ≠ 5

Then (- 1, 5 ) is not a solution to the equation