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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The point (2, –1) is a solution to which system? Select one: a. y = 2x y = 2x + 1 b. 3x – 2y = –7 2x + 3y = 4 c. x + 5y = –3 3x – 2y = 8 y=1/5x-3/5 d. =3/2x+4

OpenStudy (shamim):

put x=2 y=-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so what will it be

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Just put the values and you will come to know what it will be...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its a am i correct

OpenStudy (shamim):

first u will put those vslues in those equations of option a

OpenStudy (precal):

you need to test this one point into your given equations. The purpose of this question is to teach you that this point is only on one of those lines so the only way for you to learn this is to sub x=2 and y=-1 in each case.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (precal):

actually I see this is a system of equations so therefore it the intersection of the system of equations. You can sub these values into the equations given. It must be true for all of the equations given in order for it to be a solution.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A?

OpenStudy (precal):

A does not even cross at all, see the 2x in both equations that represents that they are parallel lines. Parallel lines do not cross in Euclidean Geometry. So therefore choice A is considered to be "no solution"

OpenStudy (precal):

A does not cross and has no solution.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

In this what exactly do you have problem. You have to , (x value ,y value) Substitute the x value given for x and y value for y , If both sides are equal then that is the answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok then its B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so we can cncel out b and a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and D so c is the answer right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

am i right

OpenStudy (precal):

seems like you are guessing, it so pick any of them

OpenStudy (precal):

you have a 25% chance of being right, if you are trying to get it 100% correct perhaps you should take our advice and sub the x and y vlaue

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im not guessing i have a pen and paper

OpenStudy (anonymous):

am i correct ir not

OpenStudy (precal):

well prove to us or me that you are correct show us your work

OpenStudy (anonymous):

simple question stil cant be answered

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@ganeshie8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

please

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3x-2y=-7 3(2-2(-1)=-7 this equals 8

OpenStudy (precal):

8 does not equal -7 so this can't be the solution

OpenStudy (precal):

both sides have to be the same

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the answer is D

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