Question

Why is (4,1) not a solution to the equation y=3x+1

Answer 1

Answer: plus x and y into the formula

Explanation:

Answer 2

When you plug in the coordinate into the equation, the equation becomes false.

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

y = 3x + 1

(4, 1)

Step 2: Substitute and Evaluate

1 = 3(4) + 1

1 = 12 + 1

1 ≠ 13