SOLUTION: I am trying to solve the system by graphing. I must solve for x and Y. x-y=8 2x+y=7 I appreciate any help. Thanks.

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Question 258116: I am trying to solve the system by graphing.
I must solve for x and Y.
x-y=8
2x+y=7
I appreciate any help.
Thanks.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Fortunately the intersection has whole numbers (5,-3)
for each equation plot x=0 and solve for y
let y=0 solve for x