A student claims that 3x + 2y = 5xy. Use a visual representation to show whether this is true or false ... how do I find the answer to verify it?

True, if x=1 and y=1

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 2y = 5xy

The equation can be true or false depending upon the value of variables x and y.

Suppose the values of variable in this equation is as follows

x = 1, and

y = 1

Now, putting the values of x and y in the above equation,

3 * 1 + 2 * 1 = 5 * 1 * 1

After solving we get

5=5

Left hand side term is equal to the right hand side term, so the equation

3x + 2y = 5xy is true for the values of x and y each equal to 1.