Which of the following points does not lie on the line 3y = 2x − 5?
(a) (7, 3)
(b) (1, −1)
(c) (−2, −3)
(d) (−5, 5)

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Solution

(d) (-5,5)

Explanation:
(-5,5) does not satisfy the equation 3y = 2x - 5
[RHS = 2 x (-5) - 5 = -15; LHS = 3 x 5 = 15 and 15 ≠ (-15)]
So, the point (-5,5) does not lie on the equation.

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