SOLUTION: Solve by elimination method. 2r - 7s = 4; 7r + 2s = 67 Answer is s=2; r=9, but when giving the answer by ordered pair isn't it (r,s)?

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Question 413654: Solve by elimination method. 2r - 7s = 4; 7r + 2s = 67
Answer is s=2; r=9, but when giving the answer by ordered pair isn't it (r,s)?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It usually is (r,s). Putting an ordered pair in the form (s,r) just seems awkward.