Question

Is (1, – 3) a solution to this system of equations? y=5x–8 y= – x–2

Answer 1

Answer: I am trying I got it from guatha math.

Explanation:

Answer: begin equation begin cases

x = 1y = - 3 end

cases end equation. Substitute into one of the equations:5 x - 8 = -

Answer 2

Yes

Explanation:

y = 5x – 8

-3 = 5(1) - 8

-3 = -3

(1, -3) satisfies the first equation.

y = –x – 2

-3 = -1 - 2

-3 = -3

(1, -3) satisfies the second equation.

Answer: Yes