Determine whether the given ordered pair is a solution to the system of equations.   −2x−4y  =8 −x+8y  =14​​​​​ Ordered pair:  (−6,1)     (a) Yes, it is a solution.   (b) No, it is not a solution.   In a few sentences, please explain how you arrived at your answer.

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Determine whether the given ordered pair is a solution to the system of equations.

 

−2x−4y

 =8

−x+8y

 =14​​​​​

Ordered pair: 

(−6,1)

 

  (a)

Yes, it is a solution.

  (b)

No, it is not a solution.

 

In a few sentences, please explain how you arrived at your answer.

 

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