Question

select from the drop - down menu to correctly complete the correct statement. the point (4, - 8) choose... lie on the line $y = - 2x - 1$. (the drop - down options are does and does not)

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $x=4$ into the line equation

Substitute $x=4$ into $y=-2x-1$:
$y=-2(4)-1$

Step2: Calculate the value of $y$

$y=-8-1=-9$

Step3: Compare calculated $y$ with given $y$

Given point has $y=-8$, calculated $y=-9$. These values are not equal.

Answer:

does not