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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Need help..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (danjs):

put a point that is on the line (x,y) into the equations and test which one holds true

OpenStudy (danjs):

for example x = 4 amd y = 0 is on the line

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So, let's say I'm testing Answer A. The equation would become 5(4) + 4(-5) = ___?

OpenStudy (danjs):

a) 5x +4y = -20 (x,y) = (4,0) a point on the line

OpenStudy (danjs):

5(4) + 4(0) = -20 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So 5(4) + 4(0)?

OpenStudy (danjs):

true or false

OpenStudy (anonymous):

False

OpenStudy (danjs):

ok try the same point in b)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-5(4) + 4(0) = -20..So B isn't right. But I think that D is.

OpenStudy (danjs):

yes, you can use any point on the line and test the given answers for true or false

OpenStudy (danjs):

if there are no choices, you have to find the slope of the line, then use a point on the line to form the point-slope equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alright, I think that will help me understand how to do similar problems. Thank you.

OpenStudy (danjs):

yw

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