Question

X-4y=-2

Determine if the given ordered pair, (2, 1), satisfies the given equation.
O YES
O NO

Answer 1

Yes.

Explanation:

Replace x with 2 and y with 1 and see if the equation is true

x - 4y = -2

2 - 4(1) = -2

2 - 4 = -2

-2 = -2

The statement is true so the point is on the line.