SOLUTION: Is (-2, 3) a solution of the system? Explain why or why not in a complete sentence. x + y = 1 x = -2

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Question 947931: Is (-2, 3) a solution of the system? Explain why or why not in a complete sentence.

x + y = 1
x = -2
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes, it satisfies both equations, that is, both equations yield a true value when the values of x and y are substituted into the equations.
x%2By=1
-2%2B3=1
1=1
and
x=-2
-2=-2