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Systems of two linear equations in two variables SAT question

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Which of the following points is the solution to the given system of equations in the xy-plane?

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Choice B is correct. A solution to a system of equations in the xy-plane is a point  that lies on the graph of each equation in the system. The first equation given is . Substituting for in the second given equation yields , or . It follows that in the xy-plane, the point  lies on the graph of each equation in the system. Therefore, the solution to the given system of equations in the xy-plane is .

Choice A is incorrect. The point  doesn't lie on the graph of either equation in the given system.

Choice C is incorrect. The point doesn't lie on the graph of the second equation in the given system.

Choice D is incorrect. The point  doesn't lie on the graph of the second equation in the given system.

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