1. If two ordered pairs are equivalent such that (2x + y, 1) = (5, x - y), find the values of x and y.
A) x = 2, y = 1B) x = 1, y = 2C) x = 3, y = -1D) x = 0, y = 5
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation: <strong>Solution:</strong><br>
Two ordered pairs are equal if and only if their corresponding structural components match precisely:<br>
1. 2x + y = 5 ....(Equation 1)<br>
2. x - y = 1 ....(Equation 2)<br>
Adding both linear systems together cancels out y: <br>
$(2x + y) + (x - y) = 5 + 1 ⇒ 3x = 6 ⇒ x = 2$
Now substitute value x = 2 back into Equation 2: <br>
$2 - y = 1 ⇒ y = 1$
Final coordinate location matches: (2, 1).