<u>ANSWER</u>
A. (4,12)
<u>EXPLANATION</u>
The equations are:

and

To eliminate a variable we make the coefficients of that variable the same in both equations.
It is easier to eliminate x.
We multiply the first equation by 2 to get:

We add equations (2) and (3).


Divide both sides by 23


Put x=4 into equation (1).






The solution is (4,12)
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Factorize:

<u>Factor Theorem</u>
If f(a) = 0 for a polynomial then (x - a) is a factor of the polynomial f(x).
Substitute x = 1 into the function:

Therefore, (x - 1) is a factor.
As the polynomial is cubic:

Expanding the brackets:


Comparing coefficients with the original polynomial:



Therefore:

Cannot be factored any further.