SOLUTION: Solve by Graphing x+2y=4 y=x-4 They have to be graphed on 1 graph where they intersect.

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Question 985548: Solve by Graphing
x+2y=4
y=x-4
They have to be graphed on 1 graph where they intersect.

Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2y=4 (Red line on graph)
y=x-4 (Green line on graph)
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Solution (intersection): (4,0)
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CHECK:
x+2y=4
x+2(x-4)=4
x+2x-8=4
3x=12
x=4
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y=x-4
y=4-4
y=0
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Solution (Substitution): (4,0)