Problema Solution

The point (17, 0) lies on the line 8x + 11y = 136.

Determine if this point is a solution of the system

8x + 11y = 136

0x – y = -8

Answer provided by our tutors

The point (17, 0) lies on the line 8x + 11y = 136.

8x + 11y = 136

8(17) + 11(0) = 136

136 + 0 = 136

136 = 136 (yes)

0x - y = -8

0(17) - 0 = -8

0 - 0 = -8

0 = -8 (no)

(17,0) is not a solution because both aren't satisfied. :)