SOLUTION: find the point of intersection y=1/2x-1 y=x+4 I can't understand what I'm doing wrong. A graphed these equations, though i don't see how they pass each other. Please help

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Question 561568: find the point of intersection
y=1/2x-1
y=x+4
I can't understand what I'm doing wrong. A graphed these equations, though i don't see how they pass each other.
Please help

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!






You have equal to two different things, so set the two things equal to each other.



Solve





Substitute:





The solution set is:



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