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

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Randomness · Answer 1 · 2021-11-28T04:39:33+0000

Answer:

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