Question

The equations y = 2x - 5 and y = -x + 1 are shown on the coordinate plane. Which ordered pair correctly identifies the values of x and y that satisfy both linear equations?

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1. 1,1
2. 2,-1
3. -5,.25
4. -1,2

Answer 1

(1, -2)

Explanation:

There are two ways:

1. You can find the answe by looking at where the lines intercept

2. Plug in each answer into the locations they're supposed to be in, for example, (1, 2) x=1 and y=2, and if the end result it 0=0 its correct.

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