Hi there, i'm not asking for an answer to this question, but only an explanation on how to do it.

Here's the graph/question

http://prntscr.com/3jvmxq

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Hi there, i'm not asking for an answer to this question, but only an explanation on how to do it.

Here's the graph/question

http://prntscr.com/3jvmxq

mathmale · Answer

Big Question:  Do you see these two lines intersecting?

anonymous · Answer

They are not intersecting.

mathmale · Answer

And so your conclusion is ... ???

anonymous · Answer

No solution, thanks. What I really meant to post is one like this http://prntscr.com/3jvnue

cwrw238 · Answer

note that these 2 lines are parallel ( same slope) because of the 2x is common to both formulae. The slope is 2 in each case.

mathmale · Answer

The skill you need in this new problem is the ability to read the coordinates of a point in the cartesian plane.  Look carefully at the point where the two lines intersect.   Can you identify the x-coordinate of that point?  Can you identify the y-coordinate?

anonymous · Answer

x intersects at 1, y intersects at 4

so that's the answer? 1,4?

mathmale · Answer

Yes, if only you'd enclose those coordinates in parentheses.  Try again.

anonymous · Answer

(1,4) 

thank you very much.

mathmale · Answer

Beautiful.  You've got it.  Nice work!