I'm having trouble with solving system of equations by graphing? Fractions are throwing me off?

The problem I need to do is:
Solve the system of equations by graphing.
y = 1/2x + 3
y = -2x - 7

can somebody please help

Question

I'm having trouble with solving system of equations by graphing? Fractions are throwing me off?

The problem I need to do is:
Solve the system of equations by graphing.
y = 1/2x + 3
y = -2x - 7

can somebody please help

anonymous · Answer

for examplee....

If the function is y=1/4, it is a horizontal line that goes through pt (0, 1/4).

If the function is y=1/4x+b (b=constant), then 1/4 is the slope, and that's when you use rise over run. First find a point by plugging in an x and then finding the y. Then from that point, go 1 unit up and 4 units across to get to the next point. Draw a line through those two points and voila!

anonymous · Answer

hope it helps ... now do the same thing with y = 1/2x + 3

anonymous · Answer

:D

icalibear · Answer

k, thanks

icalibear · Answer

Wouldn't this have no solution then.....? :S ahhh im so confused

anonymous · Answer

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