Question

Determine if the ordered pair (1/2,-1/2) is a solution to linear system

4x + y = -1
7x - 3y = 4

Answer 1

no (1/2, -1/2) is not a solution

Explanation:

plug in (1/2, -1/2) into the first equation:

4(1/2) + (-1/2) ≠ -1

2 + (-1/2) = 3/2

3/2 ≠ -1

Answer 2

( 4,2 )

Explanation: