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Is (3, 1) a solution to this system of equations? 13x + 17y = 12 x + 7y = 19

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Answer:

No, (3, 1) is not a solution to this system.

Explanation:

13x+17y=12

x+7y=19

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13(3)+17(1)=39+17=56, not 12

3+7(1)=3+7=10, not 19

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