For each real number , which of the following points lies on the graph of each equation in the xy-plane for the given system?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Choice B is correct. The two given equations are equivalent because the second equation can be obtained from the first equation by multiplying each side of the equation by . Thus, the graphs of the equations are coincident, so if a point lies on the graph of one of the equations, it also lies on the graph of the other equation. A point lies on the graph of an equation in the xy-plane if and only if this point represents a solution to the equation. It is sufficient, therefore, to find the point that represents a solution to the first given equation. Substituting the x- and y-coordinates of choice B, and , for and , respectively, in the first equation yields , which is equivalent to , or . Therefore, the point represents a solution to the first equation and thus lies on the graph of each equation in the xy-plane for the given system.
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
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