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ſ x - 5y = -9( 4x + 4y = - 12Step 1 of 2: Determine if the point (-4,1) lies on both of the lines in the system of equations by substituting theordered pair into both equations.

ſ x - 5y = -9( 4x + 4y = - 12Step 1 of 2: Determine if the point (-4,1) lies on both-example-1

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Given:


\begin{gathered} x-5y=-9\ldots\ldots(1) \\ 4x+4y=-12\ldots\text{.}\mathrm{}(2) \end{gathered}

The given point is (-4,1)

Let's check the ordered pair (-4,1) in the first equation


\begin{gathered} x-5y=-9 \\ (-4)-5(1)=-9 \\ -4-5=-9 \\ -9=-9 \end{gathered}

Hence, (-4,1) is a solution of the first equation x-5y=-9.

Now, let's check (-4,1) in the second equation.


\begin{gathered} 4x+4y=-12 \\ 4(-4)+4(1)=-12 \\ -16+4=-12 \\ -12=-12 \end{gathered}

So, (-4,1) is a solution of the second equation 4x+4y=-12.

Hence, (-4,1) is a solution of both equation in the system, then it is a solution to the overall system.

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