Which of these systems of equations have a solution of (-5, -4)? Select all that apply.

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The question is asking which of the given systems of equations has the specific solution of (-5, -4). The user needs to select all applicable systems based on this criterion.

Answer

The systems of equations that have the solution $(-5, -4)$ are: 1. $3x + 3y = -27$ and $x - y = -1$ 2. $x - 5y = 15$ 3. $y = -x - 9$ 4. $y = -\frac{2}{5}x - 6$ 5. $y = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{3}{2}$
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The systems of equations that have the solution of $(-5, -4)$ are:

  1. $3x + 3y = -27$ and $x - y = -1$
  2. $x - 5y = 15$
  3. $y = -x - 9$
  4. $y = -\frac{2}{5}x - 6$
  5. $y = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{3}{2}$

Steps to Solve

  1. Substituting the solution into the equations

    For each system of equations, substitute $x = -5$ and $y = -4$ to check if both equations hold true.

  2. Check the first system:

    The first system is: $$ 3x + 3y = -27 $$ $$ x - y = -1 $$

    Substituting:

    • For the first equation: $$ 3(-5) + 3(-4) = -15 - 12 = -27 $$ (True)
    • For the second equation: $$ -5 - (-4) = -5 + 4 = -1 $$ (True)
  3. Check the second system:

    The second system is: $$ x - 5y = 15 $$

    Substituting:

    • For this equation: $$ -5 - 5(-4) = -5 + 20 = 15 $$ (True)
  4. Check the third system:

    The third system is: $$ y = -x - 9 $$

    Substituting:

    • For this equation: $$ -4 = -(-5) - 9 $$ $$ -4 = 5 - 9 = -4 $$ (True)
  5. Check the fourth system:

    The fourth system is: $$ y = -\frac{2}{3}x - \frac{2}{3} $$

    Substituting:

    • For this equation: $$ -4 = -\frac{2}{3}(-5) - \frac{2}{3} $$ $$ -4 = \frac{10}{3} - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{3} $$ (False)
  6. Check the fifth system:

    The fifth system is: $$ y = -\frac{2}{5}x - 6 $$

    Substituting:

    • For this equation: $$ -4 = -\frac{2}{5}(-5) - 6 $$ $$ -4 = 2 - 6 = -4 $$ (True)
  7. Check the sixth system:

    The sixth system is: $$ y = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{3}{2} $$

    Substituting:

    • For this equation: $$ -4 = \frac{1}{2}(-5) - \frac{3}{2} $$ $$ -4 = -\frac{5}{2} - \frac{3}{2} = -4 $$ (True)

The systems of equations that have the solution of $(-5, -4)$ are:

  1. $3x + 3y = -27$ and $x - y = -1$
  2. $x - 5y = 15$
  3. $y = -x - 9$
  4. $y = -\frac{2}{5}x - 6$
  5. $y = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{3}{2}$

More Information

All the systems listed above were checked by substituting $x = -5$ and $y = -4$. If both equations in a system are satisfied, that system has the solution $(-5, -4)$. This exercise demonstrates how to verify solutions of linear equations effectively.

Tips

  • Forgetting to substitute both equations: Ensure you check both equations in a system; satisfying one does not mean the system is valid.
  • Incorrect arithmetic: Pay close attention to signs and operations during substitution; errors here can lead to wrong conclusions.

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