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Algebra practice question

Which ordered pair (x, y) is the solution of the system x = 1 and y = 2?

  1. A. (1, 2)Correct
  2. B. (2, 1)
  3. C. (1, 1)
  4. D. (0, 0)

Answer: A. (1, 2)

The system gives x = 1 and y = 2 directly: (1, 2).

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (2, 1)
The coordinates are swapped.
C. (1, 1)
y should be 2.
D. (0, 0)
Neither equation is satisfied.

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