Question

Please help I’m failing math.

Answer 1

The point (5, -4) is a solution to the system because it satisfies both equations.

Explanation:

4y = -3x - 1:

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  `4(-4) = -3(5)-1`
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  `-16=-15-1`
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  `-16=-16`

2y = x - 13

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  `2(-4)=5-13`
• 
  `-8=-8`

Answer 2

Look below

Explanation:

Start by plugging (5, -4) into both equation:

`4y=-3x-1\\4(-4)=-3(5)-1\\-16=-15-1\\-16=-16\rightarrow correct!`

`2y=x-13\\2(-4)=5-13\\-8=-8\rightarrow correct!`

It is a solution because it satisfies both equations.

OR

It is a solution because it is the point of intersection of the two lines.