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2.) Consider the following equations:


−x − y = 1

y = x + 3


If the two equations are graphed, at what point do the lines representing the two equations intersect?

(−1, 2) - answer?

(−2, 1)

(1, −2)

(2, −1)

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caylus

Hello,
let's try by elimination

x+y=-1
y=x+3
We put the value of y into the first equation

x+(x+3)=-1
==>2x=-4
==>x=-2
So with the second equation, y= -2+3=1

Answer is B (-2,1)

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