the 2 lines intersect at a point where x = -1
so the correct equation will be satisfied by x = -1
plug this value into each of the options and see which one fits.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Also, your positive slope is 3
and your negative slope is -2
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OpenStudy (welshfella):
for example lets try the first equation;-
3x + 4 = -2x - 1
3(-1) + 4 = -3 + 4 = ?
-2(-1) - 1 = 2 - 1 = ?
are these 2 values equal?
OpenStudy (madmerc):
no @welshfella
OpenStudy (madmerc):
wait is the answer the first one
OpenStudy (welshfella):
are you sure they are not equal?
OpenStudy (welshfella):
take another look
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