SOLUTION: {8x+6y=482x−3y=−6 Which statements are true about the solution to the system of equations? The x-coordinate of the solution is 3. The ordered pair that is the s

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Question 1106226: {8x+6y=482x−3y=−6
Which statements are true about the solution to the system of equations?
The x-coordinate of the solution is 3.
The ordered pair that is the solution to the system lies in Quadrant I .
The y-coordinate of the solution is 4.
The y-coordinate of the solution is 3.
The ordered pair that is the solution to the system lies in Quadrant II .
The x-coordinate of the solution is −3 .

Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think this is
8x+6y=48
2x-3y=-6
therefore
8x+6y=48
4x-6y=-12
12x=36
x=3
substitute into first
24+6y=48
6y=24
y=4
check in second
6-12=-6 checks
(3, 4) are the solutions
It lies in Quadrant I

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