SOLUTION: f(x)=1/3 x+3 and g(x)=x-2 The Functions f and g above are defined for all values of x. In the xy-plane, what is the y-coordinate of the point of intersection of the graphs of f

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Question 643680: f(x)=1/3 x+3 and g(x)=x-2
The Functions f and g above are defined for all values of x. In the xy-plane, what is the y-coordinate of the point of intersection of the graphs of f and g?"

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The -coordinate of the point of intersection is the value of either function evaluated at the -coordinate of the point of intersection.

Set the two functions equal to each other, then solve for . Evaluate either function (or both if you want to check your work) for that value.

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