Is (7,-2) a solution to the equation x - 4y = 15? Please show work to help me understand.

Constellates asked May 28, 2022

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Is (7,-2) a solution to the equation x - 4y = 15?

Please show work to help me understand.

Constellates asked May 28, 2022

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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

x - 4y = 15

Substitute the point into the equation and see if the equation is true

7 -4(-2) = 15

7+8 = 15

15 =15

This is true so the point is a solution to the equation

Froxx answered Jun 3, 2022

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