The point (6, 2) lies on the line -x – 8y = -22. Determine if this point is a solution of the system
-x – 8y = -22
-7x + 3y = -36
You just plug them in and see if both are true. If they are, it is a solution.
-(6)-8(2)=-22
-7(6)+3(2)=-36
-x – 8y = -22
-7x + 3y = -36
-(6)-8(2)=-22
-7(6)+3(2)=-36