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Algebra practice question

Which of the following points lies on the line 4x − 3y = 6 in the xy-plane?

  1. A. (3, 2)Correct
  2. B. (2, 3)
  3. C. (0, 2)
  4. D. (3, −2)

Answer: A. (3, 2)

4(3) − 3(2) = 12 − 6 = 6 ✓.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (2, 3)
4(2) − 3(3) = −1.
C. (0, 2)
4(0) − 3(2) = −6.
D. (3, −2)
4(3) − 3(−2) = 18.

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