System of Equations: Solutions with x > 0 & y < 0

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Start date Jan 1, 2011
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The discussion focuses on identifying integer solutions for a system of equations where x > 0 and y < 0. Participants evaluate specific integer sets: a) {-2,2}, b) {0,1}, c) {6,7}, and d) {-3,-1,2}. The consensus is to test each set for validity by substituting values into the equations to determine if they meet the criteria. The elimination process begins with set a), as n = -2 does not yield a valid solution.

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Jan 1, 2011

aldrinkleys

N integer that satisfies

I mean, the system has solution
with x >0 and y < 0

a) {-2,2}
b) {0,1}
c) {6,7}
d) {-3,-1,2}

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Jan 1, 2011

Dick

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I'm assuming the {} things are choices for n. You might actually just have to solve some equations. Does n=(-2) give a solution with x>0 and y<0? If not then you can eliminate a) and move on to b).