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Algebra.Com's Answer #153725 by jsmallt9(3758) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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There is no one reason for this. There are many reasons that graphing is not the best way to solve a system:

You need graph paper.
You need to be able to graph accurately.
The point of intersection needs to be visible on the graph, which can be difficult if the solution is something like (-2000, 6724).
You need to be able to find the coordinates of the point of intersection on the graph which can be extremely difficult, if not impossible, if the solution is something like: (0.403, -2.75).

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I'm required to.
It gives a visual explanation of what you are finding using the other techniques.

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