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system of linear equations solution consistent independent
dependent inconsistent substitution addition
-A(n)_____________of a system of two equations in two variables is an ordered pair of numbers that is a solution of both equations in the system.
A)substitution
B)dependent
C)solution
D)consistent

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A solution of a system of linear equations is an ordered pair that satisfies both equations in the system. A solution of a system of equations is a pair of numbers that satisfy both equations in the system. The other options are related to types of systems and methods for solving them, but do not directly relate to the definition of a solution.

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