To check if the point (3, 7) is a solution to the equation \( y = 4x - 5 \), we can substitute \( x = 3 \) into the equation and see if we get \( y = 7 \).
Starting with the equation: \[ y = 4x - 5 \]
Substituting \( x = 3 \): \[ y = 4(3) - 5 \] \[ y = 12 - 5 \] \[ y = 7 \]
Since substituting \( x = 3 \) gives us \( y = 7 \), the point (3, 7) is indeed a solution to the equation \( y = 4x - 5 \).
Therefore, the scientist is correct.
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