SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations: y = x2 + 3x + 5 and y = x2 - 2x - 5

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Question 330856: Solve the system of equations:
y = x2 + 3x + 5 and y = x2 - 2x - 5
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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They both equal y, set them equal to each other.
x%5E2+%2B+3x+%2B+5=+x%5E2+-+2x+-+5
3x%2B5=-2x-5
5x=-10
x=-2
Then use either equation to solve for y.
y=%28-2%29%5E2%2B3%28-2%29%2B5=3
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