SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation. Solve the system by graphing. x+y=-3 y=3x+5

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Question 473230: Please help me solve this equation.
Solve the system by graphing.
x+y=-3
y=3x+5
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Please help me solve this equation.
Solve the system by graphing.
x+y=-3
y=3x+5
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y = -x-3
y = 3x+5
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Graph the two lines and find the point of intersection:
graph%28400%2C400%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2C-x-3%2C3x%2B5%29
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Solution: (-2,-1)
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cheers,
Stan H.