Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables - Exercise Set - Page 212: 5

Answer

The given ordered pair is a solution.

Work Step by Step

We have $$y=-5x$$ $$x=-2$$ Possible solution $(-2,10)$ Substituting on Equation (1) $$10 = -5(-2)$$ $$10=10$$ Substituting on Equation (2) $$-2=-2$$ The given ordered pair is a solution.
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