Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - 8.1 Systems of Equations in Two Variables - 8.1 Exercise Set - Page 507: 10

Answer

$(4,0) $ is a solution of the system.

Work Step by Step

A solution of a system of two equations in two variables is an ordered pair of numbers that makes both equations true. Substituting $x=4, y=0$ into each equation, $2x+7y=8$ $2(4)-7(0)\stackrel{?}{=}8$ $8-0=8,\qquad $...the first equation is true for $(4,0)$ $x-9y=4$ $(4)-9(0)\stackrel{?}{=}4$ $4-0=4\qquad $...the second equation is true for $(4,0)$ $(4,0) $ is a solution of the system.
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