Answer
b. (3, -2)
Work Step by Step
Check each ordered pair by replacing x and y in the system of equations.
a. 2(12) - 3(4) = 12
24 - 12 = 12
12 = 12; True
3(12) + 4(4) = 1
36 + 16 = 1
52 = 1; False
b. 2(3) - 3(-2) = 12
6 + 6 = 12
12 = 12; True
3(3) + 4(-2) = 1
9 - 8 = 1
1 = 1; True
Only b satisfies both equations.