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Algebra practice question

Which ordered pair (x, y) satisfies both x + y = 5 and y = x + 1?

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

Answer: A. (2, 3)

2 + 3 = 5 and 3 = 2 + 1.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (3, 2)
2 is not 3 + 1.
C. (1, 4)
4 is not 1 + 1.
D. (4, 1)
1 is not 4 + 1.

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