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- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
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- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
7. Systems of Equations & Matrices
Two Variable Systems of Linear Equations
Problem 2a
Textbook Question
In Exercises 1–4, determine whether the given ordered pair is a solution of the system.
(- 3, 5)
9x + 7y = 8
8x - 9y = - 69

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Step 1: Identify the given ordered pair (-3, 5) and the system of equations: 9x + 7y = 8 and 8x - 9y = -69.
Step 2: Substitute x = -3 and y = 5 into the first equation: 9(-3) + 7(5) = 8.
Step 3: Simplify the left-hand side of the first equation to check if it equals the right-hand side: -27 + 35 = 8.
Step 4: Substitute x = -3 and y = 5 into the second equation: 8(-3) - 9(5) = -69.
Step 5: Simplify the left-hand side of the second equation to check if it equals the right-hand side: -24 - 45 = -69.
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