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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The system of equations y=x^2-4x+c and y=-7x+8 has two solutions, one at x=1 and theother at x=-4. Find the value of c.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Don't worry, I got it. The secret was LOGIC.

OpenStudy (nikato):

So set the equations to equal each other, so x^2-4x+c=-7x+8 Replace either 1 or -4 as x. And u should be able to solve for c algebraically

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