SOLUTION: Solve the system by graphing. x – 2y = 8 x + y = –1

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Question 90488: Solve the system by graphing.
x – 2y = 8
x + y = –1

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the system by graphing.
x – 2y = 8
x + y = –1
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Solve each equation for y:
y = (1/2)x -4
y = -x - 1
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Plot two points for each graph and draw a line thru them:
For y=(1/2)x-4, if x=0,y=-4; if x=2,y=-3
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For y=-x-1, if x=0,y=-1; if x=2,y=-3
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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