Question

Solve the system of equations.

Answer 1

The possible ordered pairs to solve this system are (8, 14) and (6, -12).

To solve this, use the second equation, which is already solved for y and put it in for y in the first equation. From that you will simplify and solve for 0 to get:

-x^2 + 14x - 48 = 0

Factor this and solve to get the possible x values as 8 and 6. Then use them in either equation to find the appropriate values for y.