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Does the point (5, 24) lie on the line y = 5x - 1?

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Explanation:

Because 5x - 1 = 55 - 1 = 24 = y

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:


( 5 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: 24) \\ replace \: \: \: x \: \: \: and \: \: y \\ y = 5x - 1 \\ 24 = 5 * 5 - 1 \\ 24 = 25 - 1 \\ 24 = 24

The point (5, 24) lie on the line y = 5x - 1

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