A pair of equations is shown below:

y = 2x − 1
y = 4x − 5

Part A: In your own words, explain how you can solve the pair of equations graphically. Write the slope and y-intercept for each equation that you will plot on the graph to solve the equations.

Part B: What is the solution to the pair of equations?

Help explain how to do this

Question

A pair of equations is shown below:

y = 2x − 1
y = 4x − 5

Part A: In your own words, explain how you can solve the pair of equations graphically. Write the slope and y-intercept for each equation that you will plot on the graph to solve the equations.

Part B: What is the solution to the pair of equations?

Help explain how to do this

anonymous · Answer

If the RHS of both equations equal y, then they have to equal each other.
Solve the following for x.
4 x-5=2 x-1
     2x=4
       x=2
       y =2(2) - 1
       y = 3