The point (7,3) falls on which of the following lines?
In the equation x+3y=16 if we substitute
x=7 and y=3 we get
LHS=(7)+3(3)
⇒LHS=7+9=16
⇒LHS=RHS
⇒ The point (7,0) satisfies the equation x+3y=16.
Hence, the point (7,0) lies on the line x+3y=16.