Does the point (-9, -31) make the equation -3x - 2y = 35 true? Explain

Paramasivan asked Jun 12, 2022

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(-9 , -31)

x= -9

y= -31

-3x - 2y = 35 Insert values

-3(-9) - 2(-31) = 35 Remove brackets

27 + 62 = 35 Add left hand side

89 ≠ 35

Therefore the point (-9 , -31) does not make the equation -3x - 2y = 35 true

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