GG.1 Is (x, y) a solution to the system of equations?

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Is (5,6) a solution to this system of equations?
20x–16y=4
6x+19y=

5

1 answer

To determine if the point \((5, 6)\) is a solution to the given system of equations, we need to substitute \(x = 5\) and \(y = 6\) into each equation and check if both equations hold true.

The equations given are:

  1. \(20x - 16y = 4\)
  2. \(6x + 19y = -5\)

Check the first equation:

Substitute \(x = 5\) and \(y = 6\):

\[ 20(5) - 16(6) = 4 \]

Calculating it step by step:

\[ 100 - 96 = 4 \] \[ 4 = 4 \quad \text{(True)} \]

Check the second equation:

Now substitute into the second equation:

\[ 6(5) + 19(6) = -5 \]

Calculating it step by step:

\[ 30 + 114 = -5 \] \[ 144 \neq -5 \quad \text{(False)} \]

Conclusion:

Since \((5, 6)\) satisfies the first equation but not the second, \((5, 6)\) is not a solution to the system of equations.