A linear equation in the variables and is an equation that involves just these two variables, possibly with some constants. There should be no powers on any of the variables and the variables can't be multiplied together.
For example, the following are linear equations:
On the other hand, the following are not linear equations:
A solution of a linear equation is an ordered pair that makes the equation true.
For instance, the ordered pair is a solution to the equation because if we replace with and with we get
The above is a true statement, so is a solution to the equation
Important: A linear equation in two variables has an infinite number of solutions, not just one!
Which of the given points is a solution to
The plotted points correspond to the -pairs and To check whether each point is a solution to the equation, we substitute it into the equation and see if it results in a true statement.
First, we substitute into the equation:
The result is a true statement, so is a solution to the equation.
Next, we substitute into the equation:
The result is a false statement, so is not solution to the equation.
Therefore, only is a solution to the equation.
Which of the following ordered pairs is NOT a solution to $y=\dfrac{x}{4}?$
- $(-8,-2)$
- $(4,1)$
- $(-4,1)$
a
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I only |
b
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I and III only |
c
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III only |
d
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II only |
e
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I and II only |
Which of the following ordered pairs is a solution to $y=x+4?$
- $(8,12)$
- $(-4,-8)$
- $(-6,-2)$
a
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I and II only |
b
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II only |
c
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I only |
d
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III only |
e
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I and III only |
A solution to the linear equation is the ordered pair What is the value of
Since is a solution to the linear equation the equation must turn into a true statement if we substitute and for and So, we replace with and with as follows:
Then, we solve for
A solution to the linear equation $y=3x-2$ is the ordered pair $(4,t).$ What is the value of $t?$
a
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$12$ |
b
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$14$ |
c
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$4$ |
d
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$10$ |
e
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$9$ |
The ordered pair $(6,t)$ is a solution to $y=-3x-7.$ What is the value of $t?$
a
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$-15$ |
b
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$11$ |
c
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$-11$ |
d
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$-25$ |
e
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$25$ |