SOLUTION: I need to solve by graphing and use the equation to check. Here is the problem: y=x+1 y=3x-7 We can't get the right answer to fit into the problem. The line doesn't plot r

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Question 74095This question is from textbook Indiana Prentice Hall Mathematics Pre-Algebra
: I need to solve by graphing and use the equation to check. Here is the problem:
y=x+1
y=3x-7
We can't get the right answer to fit into the problem. The line doesn't plot right.
Thank you very much!! This question is from textbook Indiana Prentice Hall Mathematics Pre-Algebra

Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I BELIEVE THE POINTS (4,5) SATISFY THESE TWO EQUATIONS.
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+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+5%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+y+=+x+%2B1%2C+y+=+3x-7%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 5, y from -10 to 10, y = x +1 and y = 3x -7).