Solve the system of linear equations:


Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

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The unique solution is .
  1. Step 1: Add the two linear equations together to eliminate the variable :
  2. Step 2: Substitute into the first equation to solve for :
Answer
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Why not the others: The ordered pairs , , and satisfy the sum but fail the second condition .

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