SOLUTION: Where do these 2 lines intersect? -11x-11y=-22 -3.8x+1.4y=-9.7 We have tried and tried to figure it out, but can't seem to get it!! Thanks so much for your help!!

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Question 294928: Where do these 2 lines intersect?
-11x-11y=-22
-3.8x+1.4y=-9.7
We have tried and tried to figure it out, but can't seem to get it!! Thanks so much for your help!!
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
They do intersect.
I recommend dividing the first equation by -11
x+y=2
x=2-y
Substitute 2-y for x in the second
The answers are not pretty.