SOLUTION: Solve each of the following systems by graphing. x-2y=8 3x-2y=12

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Question 74719: Solve each of the following systems by graphing.
x-2y=8
3x-2y=12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-2y=8 Solve for y
y=%281%2F2%29x-%281%2F4%29
3x-2y=12 Solve for y
y=%283%2F2%29x-6
So now we can graph the equations

So the intersection looks to be about (6,2), but that's just an estimate. If you evaluate with your graphing calculator, you get the solution (5.75,2.625) which is exact.