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Solve the system of equations and choose the correct ordered pair.

4x + 3y = 16
7x + 6y = 31

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4x + 3y = 16
7x + 6y = 31

Note what happens if we mult. the first eqn. by -2:

-8x - 6y = -32

Combining this with the 2nd equation eliminates the variable y:

-8x - 6y = -32
7x + 6y = 31
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-x = -1, or x = 1. Sub 1 for x in either of the 2 given eqns to find y:

For example: 4(1) + 3y = 16, so 36 = 12, and y = 3. Sol'n is (1,3).
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Answer:

1,4

Explanation:

The correct answer is (1,4)

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