You and a friend are driving boats on the same table. Your path can be remodeled by the equation y=-x^2-4x-1,and your friends path can be modled by the equation y=2x+8.Do the paths cross each other?If so,what are the coordiantes of the points where the paths meet?check it by graphing

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You and  a friend are driving boats on the same table. Your path can be remodeled by the equation y=-x^2-4x-1,and your friends path can be modled by the equation y=2x+8.Do the paths cross each other?If so,what are the coordiantes of the points where the paths meet?check it by graphing

campbell_st · Answer

ok... you need to solve the equations simultaneously and see if there is a solution.... 

just equate them so 

$$2x + 8 = -x^2 -4x - 1$$

then solve for x

hope it helps

anonymous · Answer

How do u graph it