Given your ordered pair you would assume a = 5, b = 2 Set up both equations 5 + 2 = 7 7 = 7 (the numbers are equal so this correct) 2(5) - 8 = 2 10 - 8 = 2 2 = 2 (the numbers are equal so this is also correct)
Because both equations work with the ordered pair they <em>are</em><span> the solution of the given system.</span>