Question

Solve the system of linear equations by graphing y = -4x + 2 ; y = -x - 1 What is the solution?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Easiest way would be to substitute points into the given equations and plot your answers.

E.g. if you substitute points into your first equation you get:

If x = 0, y = -4(0) +2 = 2

If x = 1, y = -4(1) +2 = -2

If x = -1, y = -4(-1) +2 = 6

Etc.

Second equation:

If x = 0, y= -(0) -1 = -1

If x = 1, y = -1 -1 = -2

If x = -1, y = -(-1) -1 = 0

Pretty much just plug in values for x into the equations to find y.

Once you have your points, draw a line :)

Where the two lines intercept would be the solution.