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Advanced Math / Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables Difficulty: Easy

x + 7 = 10

x+72=y

Which ordered pair x,y is a solution to the given system of equations?

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Explanation

Choice A is correct. The solution to a system of equations is the ordered pair x,y that satisfies all equations in the system. It's given by the first equation in the system that x+7=10. Substituting 10 for x + 7 into the second equation yields 102=y, or y=100. The x-coordinate of the solution to the system of equations can be found by subtracting 7 from both sides of the equation x+7=10, which yields x=3. Therefore, the ordered pair 3,100 is a solution to the given system of equations.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.