SOLUTION: Trying to help my son with his homework, but I don't know what they want. Solve the system of equations. y=2x^2-3 y=3x-1

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Question 797786: Trying to help my son with his homework, but I don't know what they want.
Solve the system of equations.
y=2x^2-3
y=3x-1

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the system of equations.
y=2x^2-3
y=3x-1
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Solve for x & y
Since they both equal y,
2x%5E2+-+3+=+3x+-+1
2x%5E2+-+3x+-+2+=+0
(2x + 1)*(x - 2) = 0
x = 2 --> y = 5 Answer #1
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x = -1/2 --> y = -5/2 Answer #2