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Graph the equations to solve the system y= -1/2x + 5 and y+ 1/2x +6

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Answer:

(-1, 5.5)

Explanation:

There are a number of techniques that can be used to solve a system of linear equations. Some of these techniques include;

Elimination method

Substitution method

Graphical method

In the graphical approach, we simply graph the linear equations on a cartesian plane. The solution to the system of equations is the co-ordinate of the point of intersection of the equations.

I use desmos graphing tool to graph the two equations;

y = -1/2x + 5

y = 1/2x + 6

From the attachment below, we can see that the lines intersect at (-1, 5.5)

Therefore, the solution to the given system of equations is (-1, 5.5)

Graph the equations to solve the system y= -1/2x + 5 and y+ 1/2x +6-example-1
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