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Is (2, 2) a solution of the system y = x and x + 2y = 6?

User Geocrafter
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Answer:

Yes.

Explanation:

2=2, yes

2+2(2)=2+4=6, yes

User Billcoke
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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

Substitute x = 2 and y = 2 into both equations and if both are true then (2, 2) is a solution of the system.

y = x, that is

2 = 2 ← True

x + 2y = 6, that is

2 + 2(2) = 2 + 4 = 6 ← True

Thus (2, 2) is a solution of the system

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