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Question 247962:  I have a problem that I do not understand how to do 
Solve the system of equations by graphing, then classify the system 
6x+y=7 
7x+8y=-26 
Can someone help me out I also need to see a graph so I can see what I'm doing wrong. Thank you so much 
 Answer by Alan3354(69443)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! Solve the system of equations by graphing, then classify the system 
6x+y=7 
7x+8y=-26 
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They're 2 linear equations, so their graphs are straight lines. 
2 points is sufficient to plot a line. 
6x+y=7 
y = 7-6x 
Pick 2 values for x and find y 
x...y 
0...7 --> (0,7) 
1...1 --> (1,1) 
Plot those 2 points and draw a line thru them. 
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Do the same for the other eqn.  Where they intersect is the solution. 
For help or to check your work, email me at 
gsihoutx@aol.com 
 
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