Which of the pairs of numbers is the solution to the system of equations x + y = 3 3x-y = 5 (-2, -1) (-1,2) (2,1) (-2,1)
In order to find out which of the pairs of numbers is a solution to a given system of equations, he will substitute these pairs of numbers in the equations of the system and check whether these numbers satisfy the equations.
1) Check the pairs y (-2; -1). Substituting the values x = -2, y = -1 and the 1st equation of the system, we get:
-2 + (-1) = 3;
-3 = 3.
Therefore, this pair of numbers is not a solution to the system of equations.
2) Check the pairs y (-1; 2). Substituting the values x = -1 y = 2 in the 1st equation of the system, we get:
-1 + 2 = 3;
1 = 3.
Therefore, this pair of numbers is not a solution to the system of equations.
3) Check the pair (2; 1). Substituting the values x = 2, y = 1 in the 1st equation of the system, we get:
2 + 1 = 3;
3 = 3.
Substituting the values x = 2, y = 1 into the 2nd equation of the system, we get:
3 * 2 – 1 = 5;
6 – 1 = 5;
5 = 5.
Therefore, this pair of numbers is a solution to a system of equations.
4) Check the pairs y (-2; 1). Substituting the values x = -2 y = 1 in the 1st equation of the system, we get:
-2 + 1 = 3;
-1 = 3.
Therefore, this pair of numbers is not a solution to the system of equations.
Answer: (2; 1).