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Is (8,-44) a solution of the equation y=-7x+6?

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Answer: Nope

Step-by-step explanation: We can answer this by using point (8,-44) in the equation to see if it is a valid solution:

y=-7x+6

y=-7x+6 for (8,-44)?

-44 = -7(8)+6 ?

-44 = -56 + 6 Not looking good

-44 ≠ -50 No, (8, -44) is not a solution to y = -7x + 6

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