146k views
5 votes
3x – 4y = -5
y = 4x - 2
Is (1, 2) a solution of the system?

User Kalkin
by
8.4k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

Yes, the ordered pair (1, 2) is a solution to the system.

Explanation:

The answer can be found quite quickly. Simply substitute the x coordinate of the given pair for x, and the y coordinate of the given pair for y.

The x coordinate is 1 and the y coordinate is 2, so...

3(1) - 4(2) = -5

2=4(1)-2.

Next, simplify:

3-8=-5

This equation is TRUE.

2=4-2

This equation is also TRUE.

Hopefully, this helps in some way!

User Chirag Ghori
by
8.1k points