SOLUTION: how do I solve than graph?Is there a graph calculator I can plug into? y=1/2x+5 y=6x-6

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Question 594354: how do I solve than graph?Is there a graph calculator I can plug into?
y=1/2x+5
y=6x-6

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how do I solve than graph?Is there a graph calculator I can plug into?
y=1/2x+5
y=6x-6
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To solve:
Both RH sides = y, so the equal each other.
(1/2)x + 5 = 6x - 6
x + 10 = 12x - 12
11x = 22
x = 2
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y = 6
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To graph: They're straight lines, so you need 2 points.
y=1/2x+5
Pick 2 values for x and find y
x = 0, y = 5 --> (0,5)
x = 6, y = 8 --> (6,8)
Plot the 2 points, draw a line thru them.
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Do the same for the other one.