Which ordered pairs represent points on the graph of this equation?

7x+4y=14

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To determine which ordered pairs \((x, y)\) represent points on the graph of the equation \(7x + 4y = 14\), we can substitute the values of \(x\) and calculate the corresponding \(y\) values, or vice versa.

Let's check a few values for \(x\):

  1. When \(x = 0\): \[ 7(0) + 4y = 14 \implies 4y = 14 \implies y = \frac{14}{4} = 3.5 \] The ordered pair is \((0, 3.5)\).

  2. When \(x = 2\): \[ 7(2) + 4y = 14 \implies 14 + 4y = 14 \implies 4y = 0 \implies y = 0 \] The ordered pair is \((2, 0)\).

  3. When \(x = 1\): \[ 7(1) + 4y = 14 \implies 7 + 4y = 14 \implies 4y = 7 \implies y = \frac{7}{4} = 1.75 \] The ordered pair is \((1, 1.75)\).

  4. When \(x = -1\): \[ 7(-1) + 4y = 14 \implies -7 + 4y = 14 \implies 4y = 21 \implies y = \frac{21}{4} = 5.25 \] The ordered pair is \((-1, 5.25)\).

By finding various values, we can generate several ordered pairs. Points like \((0, 3.5)\), \((2, 0)\), \((1, 1.75)\), and \((-1, 5.25)\) all satisfy the equation \(7x + 4y = 14\).

If you have specific ordered pairs you would like me to check against the equation, please provide them!