Question

Is the ordered pair (4,1) a solution of the system of linear equations:

-x + y = -3
x + 3y = 6
a. yes
b. no

Answer 1

no

Explanation:

-x+y=-3

-4+1=-3

which is correct

x+3y=6

4+3×1=6

4+3=6

which is incorrect because 4+3=7