SOLUTION: is the point of (3,5) the solution to each system of linear equations? Explain. a) 2x-y=1 3x+4y=29 b) x+y=8 2x-y=-1

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Question 838724: is the point of (3,5) the solution to each system of linear equations? Explain.
a) 2x-y=1
3x+4y=29
b) x+y=8
2x-y=-1

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
PLug in the value and see.
I'll do one, you do the next.




True, so far, so good




True, solves both, so it is a solution to the system.
Do the same for the second pair of equations.
If you get any contradictions, like , then the answer is FALSE and it's not a solution.

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