SOLUTION: what is the solution set of the system of non-linear equations x^2 + y^2 = 13 and x - y = 1

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Question 1097276: what is the solution set of the system of non-linear equations x^2 + y^2 = 13 and x - y = 1
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Solve the second equation for either one of the letters,
substitute it in the first equation and simplify. Then
factor.  Substitute each in the second to find the other
coordinate.  

The first equation represents a circle and the second one
is a line.  A line can intersect a circle in at most two 
points.  So look for TWO solutions.

Then show the solution set like this:

{(__, __), (__,__)} 

putting a number in each blank of the 4 blanks.



Edwin