Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 4 - Review Exercises - Page 337: 2

Answer

not a solution

Work Step by Step

Plug (-5,2) into the equations to see if it is a solution 2x+3y=-4 2(-5)+3(2)=-4 -10+6=-4 -4=-4 x-4y=-10 (-5)-4(2)=-10 -5-8=-10 -13$\ne$-10 The ordered pair is not a solution of the second equation therefore it is not a solution of the system.
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