SOLUTION: which linear equation represents a line containing the point (1,3)? a) x+2y=5 b) x-2y=5 c) 2x+y=5 d) 2x-y=5 please explain how to get this answer

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Question 620558: which linear equation represents a line containing the point (1,3)?
a) x+2y=5
b) x-2y=5
c) 2x+y=5
d) 2x-y=5
please explain how to get this answer
Found 3 solutions by ewatrrr, richard1234, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

which linear equation represents a line containing the point (1,3)? 

a) x+2y=5    1 + 6 ≠ 5

 b) x-2y=5   1 - 6 ≠ 5

 c) 2x+y=5   2 + 3 = 5

 d) 2x-y=5   2 - 3 ≠ 5

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c)
Just replace x = 1, y = 3 into each equation. If you get a true statement (5 = 5) then you have your answer.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simply check each answer choice.


Check choice A)

x+2y=5

1+2(3)=5 ... Replace 'x' with 1 and 'y' with 3

1+6 = 5

7 = 5 ... FALSE, so (1,3) is NOT a solution
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Check choice B)

x-2y=5

1-2(3)=5

1 - 6 = 5

-5 = 5 ... FALSE, so (1,3) is NOT a solution
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Check Choice C)

2x+y=5

2(1)+3=5

2+3 = 5

5 = 5 ... TRUE, so (1,3) is a solution for 2x+y=5

So the answer is choice C)

If you can only choose one answer, then you are done. If you can choose multiple answers, then I suggest you check choice D to make sure it works or not.