To determine whether (5, -1) is a solution to the given system of equations, we should substitute x = 5 and y = -1 into both equations:
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For the first equation \( x + y = 4 \): \[ 5 + (-1) = 4 \ 4 = 4 \quad \text{(True)} \]
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For the second equation \( 2x + 3y = 7 \): \[ 2(5) + 3(-1) = 7 \ 10 - 3 = 7 \ 7 = 7 \quad \text{(True)} \]
Since (5, -1) satisfies both equations, it is indeed a solution to the system.
The correct response is: Yes, because the graphs intersect at (5,−1).