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Two friends, Dev and Kabir, are checking whether (3, -2) satisfies the equation .
Dev says it is a solution; Kabir says it is not. Who is correct?

Class 9Solutions of a Linear EquationLinear Equations
  • ADev (it is a solution)
  • BKabir (it is not)
  • CBoth are wrong
  • DCannot be decided

Step-by-Step Solution

4(3) + 5(-2) = 12 - 10 = 2, which equals the right side. So (3, -2) IS a solution; Dev is correct.
Answer: A) Dev (it is a solution)

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