What is the solution to the linear system of equations?
y = 3x + 1
y = –x + 5

A.
(2, 7)

B.
(0, 5)

C.
(1, 4)

D.
The system has no solution.
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Question

What is the solution to the linear system of equations?
y = 3x + 1
y = –x + 5


  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  (2, 7)   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  (0, 5)   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  (1, 4)   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  The system has no solution.  
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thackery · Answer

the answer is c

anonymous · Answer

If you plug in all the answer choices the only 1 that works for both of them would be C.

thackery · Answer

because the solution is the point were the two lines intersect and they intersect at (1,4)

thackery · Answer

that's how i got it but that way works also

chosenmatt · Answer

thx

thackery · Answer

your very welcome