Question

The equation y=17x show that a boat travels at a speed of 17km/h.

Which order pair satisfies the equation y=17x?

A. (0, 0)
B. (0, 17)
C. (1, 18)
D. (17, 1)

Answer 1

@aminamoazzam @johnweldon1993 @shadow13 @TheGlader

Answer 2

@jim_thompson5910 @Elsa213 @EmilyD22

Answer 3

let's pick a random point, say point C (1, 18)


(1, 18) means x = 1 and y = 18

Plug those two values into the equation

y = 17x

18 = 17*1 ... replace x with 1, replace y with 18

18 = 17 ... this is false


Since 18 = 17 is false, this means (1,18) does NOT satisfy y = 17x

So that's why C is eliminated as a possible answer choice

Answer 4

@jim_thompson5910 So see would be the answer?

Answer 5

no that's why C is NOT the answer

Answer 6

you have to find an ordered pair that makes the equation true

ie the same number on each side