Identify Points on the Line: y = 1/2x + 3/4

Point Verification with Linear Functions

Through which points does the following function pass?

y=12x+34 y=\frac{1}{2}x+\frac{3}{4}

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00:00 Find which points are on the line
00:03 In each point, the left number represents the X-axis and the right represents Y
00:07 We'll substitute each point in the line equation and see if possible
00:21 Not possible, therefore the point is not on the line
00:24 We'll use the same method for all points and find which ones are on the line
00:28 Let's move to this point
00:44 Not possible, therefore the point is not on the line
00:47 Let's move to this point
00:59 Possible, therefore the point is on the line
01:03 Let's move to this point
01:14 Possible, therefore the point is on the line
01:20 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Through which points does the following function pass?

y=12x+34 y=\frac{1}{2}x+\frac{3}{4}

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we need to check each given point to determine if it lies on the line represented by the equation y=12x+34 y = \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{3}{4} .

  • Check Point (1): (1,45) (1, \frac{4}{5})
    Substitute x=1 x = 1 into the function:
    y=12(1)+34=12+34=24+34=5445 y = \frac{1}{2}(1) + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{2}{4} + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{5}{4} \neq \frac{4}{5} .
    The point does not lie on the line.

  • Check Point (2): (1,214) (1, 2\frac{1}{4})
    Substitute x=1 x = 1 :
    y=12(1)+34=54214 y = \frac{1}{2}(1) + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{5}{4} \neq 2\frac{1}{4} .
    The point does not lie on the line.

  • Check Point (3): (3,214) (3, 2\frac{1}{4})
    Substitute x=3 x = 3 :
    y=12(3)+34=32+34=64+34=94=214 y = \frac{1}{2}(3) + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{2} + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{6}{4} + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{9}{4} = 2\frac{1}{4} .
    The point lies on the line.

  • Check Point (4): (4,234) (4, 2\frac{3}{4})
    Substitute x=4 x = 4 :
    y=12(4)+34=2+34=84+34=114=234 y = \frac{1}{2}(4) + \frac{3}{4} = 2 + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{8}{4} + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{11}{4} = 2\frac{3}{4} .
    The point lies on the line.

The points (3,214) (3, 2\frac{1}{4}) and (4,234) (4, 2\frac{3}{4}) satisfy the equation, indicating that these points are on the line.
Therefore, the solution is Answers C and D are correct.

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Final Answer

Answers C and D are correct.

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Substitution Rule: Replace x with given coordinate and solve for y
  • Technique: For point (3, 2¼), substitute: y = ½(3) + ¾ = 2¼
  • Check: If calculated y equals given y-coordinate, point lies on line ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Confusing x and y coordinates during substitution
    Don't substitute the y-value for x = wrong calculation entirely! This mixes up the coordinates and gives meaningless results. Always substitute the x-coordinate (first number) into the equation to find y.

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FAQ

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How do I know which coordinate to substitute?

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Always substitute the x-coordinate (first number) into the equation. For point (3, 2¼), use x = 3 to calculate what y should be, then compare to the given y-coordinate 2¼.

What if my calculated y doesn't match the given y?

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Then the point does not lie on the line! This is normal - not every point will be on a specific line. Only substitute and check each point individually.

Do I need to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions?

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It helps! Converting 214 2\frac{1}{4} to 94 \frac{9}{4} makes comparing with your calculated result much easier and reduces errors.

Why do I need to find a common denominator when adding fractions?

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You can only add fractions with the same denominator. For 12+34 \frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{4} , convert to 24+34=54 \frac{2}{4} + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{5}{4} .

Can a linear function pass through multiple given points?

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Absolutely! A line extends infinitely in both directions, so it can pass through several points. In this problem, the line passes through points C and D.

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