College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 5.1 - Page 531: 98

Answer

$\left\{\begin{array}{l} x+y=5\\ x-y=-9 \end{array}\right.$ (sample answer)

Work Step by Step

The simplest system of equations with $(-2,7)$ as the only solution would be $\left\{\begin{array}{l} x=-2\\ y=7 \end{array}\right.$ Graphically: the intersection of a vertical and horizontal line. For more sophisticated answer, find two line equations that pass through $(-2,7)$ For example $\left\{\begin{array}{l} x+y=...\\ x-y=... \end{array}\right.$ Substitute x=-2 and y=7 to find the "correct" RHS's: $-2+7=5$ $-2-7=-9$ $\left\{\begin{array}{l} x+y=5\\ x-y=-9 \end{array}\right.$ (sample answer)
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