Question

Solve the system y = -x + 6 and y = x - 8 by using graph paper or graphing technology. (2 points)Question 1 options:
1) (1.5 , -6.5)
2) (2 , 2)
3) (10 , 2)
4) (7 , -1)

Answer 1

-x+6=x-8
+x +x
6 =2x-8
+8 +8
14=2x
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2 2
x=7

Answer 2

y=-7+6=-1

Answer 3

Draw the graphs. That is what the question wants. See the attachment. We see that the solution is (4)