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Algebra practice question

Which of the following points is the solution of the system x = 1 and y = −2?

  1. A. (1, −2)Correct
  2. B. (−2, 1)
  3. C. (1, 2)
  4. D. (−1, 2)

Answer: A. (1, −2)

The solution has x = 1 and y = −2.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (−2, 1)
The coordinates are swapped.
C. (1, 2)
The sign of y is wrong.
D. (−1, 2)
Both signs are wrong.

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