SOLUTION: After solving a system of equations in two variables you surmise a solution, (x,y). How can you determine if the solution is correct?

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Question 210735: After solving a system of equations in two variables you surmise a solution, (x,y). How can you determine if the solution is correct?


Found 2 solutions by vleith, stanbon:
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Plug the x and y values into the original equation(s). If the result ends up being = (like 10=10 or 153=153) then the solution is correct

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitute those x/y values into each of the two equations
to see if you get two true statements.
If you do, the (x,y) solution is correct.
Cheers,
Stan H.