SOLUTION: Okay I need to solve system of linear equations Line 1: y= -1/2 x Line 2: y=x what is the unique solution? (, )

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Question 302885: Okay I need to solve system of linear equations
Line 1: y= -1/2 x
Line 2: y=x
what is the unique solution?
(, )

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


Both of these equations are in slope-intercept form with a zero intercept. That means they both cross the -axis at , which is to say at .

If you don't believe that analysis, substitute: and so which is only true if , which means that , and the solution set is .





John


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