SOLUTION: How do I solve this by graphing when y = x-2 x+y = 2 x=? y=?

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Question 633886: How do I solve this by graphing when
y = x-2
x+y = 2
x=?
y=?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I solve this by graphing when
y = x-2
If x = 0, y = -2
If x = 2, y = 0
Plot (0,-2) and (2,0) and draw a line thru them.
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x+y = 2
If x = 0, y = 2
If x = 2, y = 0
Plot (0,2) and (2,0) and draw a line thru them.
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Find the point of intersection.
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x=0
y=2
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Cheers,
Stan H.