SOLUTION: Determine whether (-3,1) is a solution of the following system of equations: y=-1/3 x 3y=-5-12

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Question 376014: Determine whether (-3,1) is a solution of the following system of equations:
y=-1/3 x
3y=-5-12

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Substitute -3 for x and 1 for y in each of your equations. If you find two true statements, then the given point is an element of the solution set of the system of equations. If either or both result in false statements, then the point is not an element of the solution set.


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