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Is the ordered pair (4, -2) a solution to this system? Explain why or why not.

Is the ordered pair (4, -2) a solution to this system? Explain why or why not.-example-1

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Answer: No, it would not be a solution.

Explanation:

The solution to a systems of equations is the point where the lines intersect. The lines do not intersect at (4,-2) so it is not a solution. The lines do intersect at (-2,4), so (-2,4) would be the solution to this system.

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