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Is (-2, 6) a solution to this system of linear equations? (HINT: Substitute x

with-2 and y with 6 in both equations, then simplify). *

Is (-2, 6) a solution to this system of linear equations? (HINT: Substitute x with-example-1
User Patrick Y
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Answer:

1st Equation: -8x + y = 22

At (-2,6)

(-8*-2)+ 6 =16+6= 22: That is correct

2nd Equation: -8x - y =10

At (-2,6)

(-8*-2)-6= 16-6= 10: That is correct

Both are correct.

Hope it helps you.

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