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Algebra practice question

A system of two linear equations in x and y has the solution (1, 2). Which of the following must be true?

  1. A. x = 1 and y = 2 satisfy both equations.Correct
  2. B. x = 1 and y = 2 satisfy only the first equation.
  3. C. The graphs of the two equations are parallel lines.
  4. D. x = 2 and y = 1 satisfy both equations.

Answer: A. x = 1 and y = 2 satisfy both equations.

A solution of a system satisfies every equation in it.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. x = 1 and y = 2 satisfy only the first equation.
A solution must satisfy both.
C. The graphs of the two equations are parallel lines.
Parallel lines would give no solution.
D. x = 2 and y = 1 satisfy both equations.
The coordinates are in the wrong order.

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