Which ordered pair is on the graph of the equation 3x + 7y = 11?

(1, –2)
(0,–4)
(6, –1)
(0, 4)

Question

Which ordered pair is on the graph of the equation 3x + 7y = 11?

       (1, –2)
       (0,–4)
       (6, –1)
       (0, 4)

mathstudent55 · Answer

Try each ordered pair in the equation.
If it makes the equation true, that is the one.

mathstudent55 · Answer

To try an ordered pair, take the equation and replace x with the first number and y with the second number. Then do the math and see if that ordered pair makes the equation true.

mathstudent55 · Answer

If you were testing the ordered pair (2, 4), you'd do this:
3x + 7y = 11
3(2) + 7(4) = 11
6 + 28 = 11
34 = 11
Since 34 = 11 is a false statement, (2, 4) is not a point on the graph of the given equation.

Now do the same for each choice you have.