Question

Which ordered pair is a solution of the linear equation system

x + 4y = 18 and -3x + 2y = 16?

F. ( -2,-5)
G. (-2, 5)
H. (2, 5)
I. (2, -5)

Answer 1

G is correct.

Explanation:

`- 2 + 4(5) = - 2 + 20 = 18`

`- 3( - 2) + 2(5) = 6 + 10 = 16`

So G (-2, 5) is correct.