Question

What is the solution to the system of equations?

x+y=6
x=y+2

a. (4,2)
b. (3,3)
c. (2,4)
d. (6,4)

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

a. x=4, y=2

plug it in:

4+20=6 true

b. x=3, y=3

3+3=6

3=3+2

3=5 not equal

c. x=2,y=4

2+4=6

2=4+2

2=6 not true

d. x=6, y=4

6+4=6 not true

6=4+2