Whether the provided ordered pair ( 4 , 2 ) is a solution to the system of equation 2 x − 5 y = − 2 , 3 x + 4 y = 4 .
Answer to Problem 1RE
Solution:
The ordered pair
Explanation of Solution
Given:
An ordered pair is
Explanation:
To check whether
Put
Which is true.
So,
Now, put
Put
Which is not true.
So,
Thus,
Hence, the ordered pair
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