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Which ordered pair is the solution to the system of equations?

x+y=-1
x-3y=11
A.
(2, −3)

B.
(−2, 1)

C.
(5, −2)

D.
(−6, 5)

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I have a calculator that does that its called a TI-36XPro. The answer is A.
User GoFaster
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The "solution" to a system of equations basically means an ordered pair that makes both equations true when you put it into the equation. In other words, a value that works! So let's try it.

A is (2, -3). x is 2, y is -3. x+y=-1. 2+(-3)=-1. 2-3=-1. -1=-1. This works! But it needs to work in BOTH equations, so let's try that. x-3y=11. 2-3(-3)=11. 2+(-3*-3)=11. 2+9=11. 11=11! This is TRUE, so A is correct!!

Answer: A (2, -3)
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