SOLUTION: Algebraically show whether the point M(2,-3) is on the line defined by 3x - 6y + 1 = 0 Can i please get some help with this question?

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Question 13482: Algebraically show whether the point M(2,-3) is on the line defined by
3x - 6y + 1 = 0
Can i please get some help with this question?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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All you need to do is see if the x and y-coordinates of the given point satisfy the equation. To do this, substitute the x-value (2) and the y-value (-3) from the point into the equation.
3x+-+6y+%2B+1+=+0
3%282%29+-+6%28-3%29+%2B+1+=+0
6+%2B+18+%2B+1+=+0
25+=+0 No, the equation is not satisfied by the coordinates of the given point so the point is not on the line defined by the equation.