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Ch. 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Chapter 6, Problem 2

Determine whether the given ordered pair is a solution of the system. (3,5)(- 3, 5)
{9x+7y=88x9y=69\(\begin{cases}\)9x + 7y = 8 \\8x - 9y = -69\(\end{cases}\)

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Identify the ordered pair given: \((-3, 5)\), where \(x = -3\) and \(y = 5\).
Substitute \(x = -3\) and \(y = 5\) into the first equation \$9x + 7y = 8$ to check if the equation holds true.
Calculate the left side of the first equation: \$9(-3) + 7(5)$ and compare it to the right side, which is \(8\).
Substitute \(x = -3\) and \(y = 5\) into the second equation \$8x - 9y = -69$ to check if this equation is also satisfied.
Calculate the left side of the second equation: \$8(-3) - 9(5)\( and compare it to the right side, which is \)-69$. If both equations are true, then the ordered pair is a solution to the system.

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Key Concepts

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Systems of Linear Equations

A system of linear equations consists of two or more linear equations with the same variables. The solution to the system is the set of values that satisfy all equations simultaneously. Understanding how to work with systems is essential for determining if a given ordered pair is a solution.
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