Solve the Following System by the Substitution Method

question 187

Multiple Choice

Solve the following system by the substitution method.

• A) (-2, -3)
• B) (2, 3)
• C) (-3, -2)
• D) The system is inconsistent
• E) The system is dependent

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Definitions:

Ratio Schedules

Are partial reinforcement schedules in which behavior is reinforced as a function of how many times the behavior occurs—for example, rewarding someone every fifth time a desired behavior occurs.

Continuous Schedules

Work schedules or production plans that operate non-stop, typically 24 hours a day, often applied in industries that require constant operation.

Extinction

Also a term from reinforcement theory, extinction refers to the situation in which a behavior is followed by no consequences and eventually disappears.

Underpayment Inequity

A situation where a person perceives that they receive less compensation than they deserve, compared to others in similar positions.