Question

Tell whether the ordered pair is a solution to the system of equations. You must show work to support your answer.

Answer 1

x + y = -2

x + 5y = 2

Ordered pair (-3, 1) ==> x = -3, y = 1

For the fisrt equation:

x + y = -2

-3 + 1 = -2

-2 = -2 True

For the second equation:

x + 5y = 2

-3 + 5(1) = 2

-3 + 5 = 2

2 = 2 True

Answer:

Yes, the ordered pair is a solution because it satisfies both equations