Which ordered pair is a solution of the equation?

x+7y=17

Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)
A
Only (10,1)

(Choice B)
B
Only (-4,3)

(Choice C)
C
Both (10,1) and (-4,3)

(Choice D)
D
Neither

Respuesta :

I believe C both are correct
aachen

Answer:

(Choice C)  Both (10,1) and (-4,3)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: [tex]x+7y=17[/tex]

To find:  the ordered pair is a solution of the equation [tex]x+7y=17[/tex]

Solution: We know that a linear equation in two variables has infintely many solution. So, we need to check the options one by one.

Let us check [tex](10,1)[/tex]

Put [tex]x=10[/tex] and [tex]y=1[/tex] in the equation [tex]x+7y=17[/tex]

we have, [tex]10+7(1)=17[/tex]

Clearly [tex](10,1)[/tex] is satisfying the equation, it is the solution.

Now, let us check [tex](-4,3)[/tex]

Put [tex]x=-4[/tex] and [tex]y=3[/tex] in the equation [tex]x+7y=17[/tex]

we have, [tex]-4+7(3)=17[/tex]

Clearly [tex](-4,3)[/tex] is satisfying the equation, it is the solution.

Hence, out of all the choices, Choice (C) Both (10,1) and (-4,3) is correct.