To solve this problem, we have to manually
solve for the value of x for each choices or equations. The correct equation
will give a value of -1 since the linear equations intersects at point (-1,
-4).
<span>1st: 7x + 3 = x + 3</span>
7x – x = 3 – 3
6x = 0
<span>x = 0 (FALSE)</span>
<span>2nd: 7x − 3 = x – 3</span>
7x – x = 3 – 3
6x = 0
<span>x = 0 (FALSE)</span>
<span>3rd: 7x + 3 = x − 3</span>
7x – x = - 3 – 3
6x = -6
<span>x = -1 (TRUE)</span>
<span>4th: 7x − 3 = x + 3</span>
7x – x = 3 + 3
6x = 6
<span>x = 1 (FALSE)</span>
Therefore the answer is:
<span>7x + 3 = x − 3</span>
