SOLUTION: Solve the system of equation by graphing. 1.) -7x + y = -8 -3x + y = -12

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Question 60342: Solve the system of equation by graphing.
1.)
-7x + y = -8
-3x + y = -12
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-7x + y = -8 [Re-write in the slope-intercept form by solving for y]
y=7x-8
The y-intercept =(0, -8)
The x-intercept =(8/7, 0)
The slope = 7
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-3x + y = -12 [Re-write in the slope-intercept form by solving for y]
y=3x-12
The y-intercept = (0, -12)
The x-intercept =(4, 0)
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