Question

Determine if (1/3, 3) is a solution to 3x+8y=23. Please show all of your work

Answer 1

8y = 23 - 3x
y = 23/8 - 3x/8
3 =? 23/8 - 3*(1/3)/8
= 23/8 - 1/8
= 22/8
22/8 ≠ 3
So no, it's not a solution.

Answer 2

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