A system of equations is shown.

10x + 6y = - 12

4x + 2y = - 8

which statement bout the ordered pair (-6, 8) is true

a. it is not a solution to either equation

b. it is the only solution to the system

c. it is a solution to the first but not the second

d. it is one of many solutions

why is the option you choose the right answer

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Guillermo

5 December, 02:30

A system of equations is shown.

10x + 6y = - 12

4x + 2y = - 8

which statement bout the ordered pair (-6, 8) is true

a. it is not a solution to either equation

b. it is the only solution to the system

c. it is a solution to the first but not the second

d. it is one of many solutions

why is the option you choose the right answer

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Hannah Walters · Answer 1

B because tell you what you need to know?

Ashleigh Schneider · Answer 2

It is the only solution because 10 (-6) + 6 (8) = - 12

-60 + 48 = - 12

-12 = - 12 for the first.

4 (-6) + 2 (8) = - 8

-24 + 16 = - 8

-8 = - 8 for the second.