Review the graphs of a system of two linear equations in two variables: x−5y=7
and 3x−2y=−4
. Find the solution to both equations.
(1 point)
The intersection point is ().
To find the solution to both equations, we need to solve them simultaneously.
First, let's graph the two equations:
1. x - 5y = 7
Rearranging, we get:
y = (1/5)x - 7/5
2. 3x - 2y = -4
Rearranging, we get:
y = (3/2)x + 2
Now, plotting both equations on a graph:
The intersection point is approximately (3, -2).
Therefore, the solution to both equations is x = 3 and y = -2.
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I apologize for the mistake. Let's correct it:
1. x - 5y = 7
Rearranging, we get:
y = (1/5)x - 7/5
2. 3x - 2y = -4
Rearranging, we get:
y = (3/2)x + 2
Now, plotting both equations on a graph:
The correct intersection point is (3, -2).
Therefore, the solution to both equations is x = 3 and y = -2.