Two lines, C and D, are represented by the equations given below:

Line C: y = x + 14
Line D: y = 3x + 2

Which of the following shows the solution to the system of equations and explains why?

Question

Two lines, C and D, are represented by the equations given below:

Line C: y = x + 14
Line D: y = 3x + 2

Which of the following shows the solution to the system of equations and explains why?

anonymous · Answer

BY THE WAY I GIVE MEDALS

danjs · Answer

If y = x +14  and y = 3x+2

set y = y

danjs · Answer

x+14 = 3x + 2

solve for x, then use that value of x to find y

danjs · Answer

Here is the graph of the two lines. The intersection point is the solution x= y= you are looking for (point (x,y)