SOLUTION: The point (17, 0) lies on the line 8x + 11y = 136. Determine if this point is a solution of the system 8x + 11y = 136 0x – y = -8

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Question 394455: The point (17, 0) lies on the line 8x + 11y = 136. Determine if this point is a solution of the system
8x + 11y = 136
0x – y = -8

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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No, the point is not a solution to the system, because 0*17 - 0 = 0, and not -8.