Solve the system: x + y = 1 and x – 2y = 16.
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The ordered pair must satisfy both equations. Substituting x = 6, y = -5: first equation gives 1 = 1, and second gives 16 = 16. Therefore the solution is (6, -5).
Solve the system: x + y = 1 and x – 2y = 16.
The ordered pair must satisfy both equations. Substituting x = 6, y = -5: first equation gives 1 = 1, and second gives 16 = 16. Therefore the solution is (6, -5).