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Solve the system of linear equations by graphing y=-x-4 y=x were do the lines intercept

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Answer:

(-2, -2)

Explanation:

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For this case we have the following system of equations:


y =-x-4\\y = x

If we substitute the second equation in the first we have:


x = -x-4\\2x = -4


x=\frac{-4} {2}\\x = -2

So:


y = -2

Thus, the lines intersect at:
(x, y):(-2,-2)

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(x, y): (- 2, -2)

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