Question

What is the solution for this system of equations?
y= -1/4x + 6
y= x+1​

Answer 1

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Answer:

(x, y) = (4, 5)

Explanation:

Equating the expressions for y gives ...

-1/4x +6 = x +1

5 = 5/4x . . . . . . . add 1/4x-1

4 = x . . . . . . . . . . multiply by 4/5

y = x +1 = 4 +1

y = 5

The solution is (x, y) = (4, 5).