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Is (2, 6) a solution to this system of equations?

y = -x + 8
y = 5x - 4
yes
no

Is (2, 6) a solution to this system of equations? y = -x + 8 y = 5x - 4 yes no-example-1
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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

To see is (2, 6) is a system, we can plug it into the system to check if it gives us true statements:

6 = -2+8

6 = 6

6 = 5(2)-4

6 = 10-4

6 = 6

Both of the equations are true, therefore (2, 6) is a solution to this system.

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