SOLUTION: solve the system of equation by graphing y=2x-1 y=-x+5

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Question 294042: solve the system of equation by graphing
y=2x-1
y=-x+5
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solve the system of equation by graphing
y=2x-1
y=-x+5
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These are 2 straight lines. Graphing a straight line requires only 2 points.
Pick 2 values for x and find y. Plot the points. Draw a line thru them.
Do the same for the 2nd eqn.
Where they intersect is the solution.