SOLUTION: how do i solve this system by graphing? y=-2x+1 3y=x-18

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Question 316520: how do i solve this system by graphing?
y=-2x+1
3y=x-18
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=-2x%2B1
Y-intercept:(0,-1)
Slope=-2.
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3y=x-18
y=%281%2F3%29x-6
Y-intercept:(0,-6)
Slope=1/3.
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Looks like (3,-5) is a solution.
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Check with the equations.
y=-2x%2B1
-5=-2%283%29%2B1
-5=-6%2B1
-5=-5
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3y=x-18
3%28-5%29=3-18
-15=-15
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Yes, (3,-5) solves both equations.
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