Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables - Exercise Set - Page 212: 37

Answer

Ordered Pair Solution $(2,-1)$

Work Step by Step

We have $$(1)2x+3y = 1$$ $$(2)x-2y=4$$ (1) - 2(2) $$2x-2x+3y+4y=1-8$$ $$7y = -7$$ $$y= -1$$ Solving for $x$ $$x = 4 +2(-1) = 2$$ Ordered Pair Solution $(2,-1)$
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