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

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> 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       Log On


   

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) About Me  (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:



John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism