Question

Is (3, 1) a solution to this system of equations?

3x + 3y = 12
12x + y = 13

Yes or no

Answer 1

Answer: No

Explanation:

(3,1) is not a solution because when plugging in x=3 and y=1 to the second equation, you get: 12(3) + 1 = 13 → 36 + 1 = 13 → 37 = 13, which is false.