EasyMath· Algebra· Systems of two linear equations in two variables· MCQ
What is the solution to the given system of equations?
A
B
C
D
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Choice B is correct. Since it’s given that , substituting 1 for x in the first equation yields . Simplifying the right-hand side of this equation yields , or . Therefore, the ordered pair is a solution to the given system of equations.
Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error when substituting 1 for x in the first equation. Choices C and D are incorrect. Because it’s given that , x cannot equal 2 as stated in these ordered pairs.
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