Is (1, −4) a solution to the equation y = −2x?
yes
no
Yes, (1, -4) is a solution to the equation y = -2x because when x is 1, y is -4 and it satisfies the equation y = -2x.
To determine if (1, -4) is a solution to the equation y = -2x, we can substitute the values of x and y into the equation and check if it holds true.
Substituting x = 1 and y = -4 into the equation y = -2x, we get:
-4 = -2 * 1
Simplifying further, we have:
-4 = -2
Since -4 is not equal to -2, the equation does not hold true for the point (1, -4). Therefore, (1, -4) is not a solution to the equation y = -2x.
So, the answer is no.