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Solve the system and choose the correct graph

Solve the system and choose the correct graph-example-1

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Equation 1) y = 2x + 5
Equation 2) y = -3x - 5

For equation 1, subtract 2x from both sides. For equation 2, add 3x to both sides.

1) -2x + y = 5

2) 3x + y = -5

Subtract equations from one another

-5x = 10

Divide both sides by -5.

x = -2

Plug in -2 for x in the first equation.

y = 2x + 5

y = 2(-2) + 5

Simplify.

y = -4 + 5

y = 1

(-2, 1)

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