SOLUTION: After solving a system of linear equations, how can you check your answer to determine whether it is correct? Demonstrate the process of checking an answer with an example.

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Question 489896: After solving a system of linear equations, how can you check your answer to determine whether it is correct? Demonstrate the process of checking an answer with an example.
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After you solve a system of linear equations, you will get an ordered pair (x,y). Replace x with whatever number you obtained for x, and replace y with whatever number you obtained for y. If both your equations are true upon simplifying, you know it is correct.