Question

Enter the coordinates for the solution to the following system of equations.

y=3x−8
y=−x−4

Answer 1

They intersect at (1,-5).

Answer 2

(1, -5)

Explanation:

y = 3x−8

y = −x−4

3x - 8 = -x - 4

4x - 8 = -4

4x = 4

x = 1

Now we put 1 in for x and find y.

y = 3(1) - 8

y = 3 - 8

y = -5

So, the solution is (1, -5)