document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=616956>Question 616956</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Solve the system equation by graphing<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x+y=-6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2x-y=-8 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "5x+y=-6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2x-y=-8<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "These are linear eqns, so the graphs are straight lines.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x+y=-6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = -5x - 6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Pick 2 values for x and find y<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Plot the 2 points.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Draw a line thru them.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Do the same for the other eqn.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Where they intersect is the solution of the system, the x & y values that fit both equations.<BR>\n" );
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