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Is the point (3, 11) a solution for the linear equation 1/3x + y = 12? Explain.

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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

The point is on the line.

The coordinate values satisfy the equation:

1/3x + y = 12

1/3(3) + 11 = 12 . . . substitute for x and y

1 + 11 = 12 . . . . . . . true

Any point that satisfies the equation is a solution. (3, 11) is a solution.

Is the point (3, 11) a solution for the linear equation 1/3x + y = 12? Explain.-example-1
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