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Which statements are true about the ordered pair (10, 5) and the system of equations?

{2x−5y=−5x+2y=11


Select each correct answer.


A.
The ordered pair (10, 5) is a solution to the first equation because it makes the first equation true.

B. The ordered pair (10, 5) is a solution to the second equation because it makes the second equation true.

C. The ordered pair (10, 5) is not a solution to the system because it makes at least one of the equations false.

D. The ordered pair (10, 5) is a solution to the system because it makes both equations true.

User Oren S
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Answer:

The answer is C

Explanation:

The entire equation is a system ( meaning everything equals each other) when you plug in the ordered pair (10,5) you dont get the same number meaning that nothing adds up or equals each other

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