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Given the system of equations, what is the solution? x + 2y = 11 x - 2y = -1 o(-5, -3)} O [(1,1)] O [(5.3)]​

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Answer:

2.2 results in a true equation, 2.2 is a solution to the equation.

Explanation:

Step 1. Substitute the number for the variable in the equation.

Step 2. Simplify the expressions on both sides of the equation.

Step 3. Determine whether the resulting equation is true.

If so, the number is a solution.

If not, the number is not a solution.

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