Question

Two lines, A and B, are represented by equations given below:

Line A: y = x − 2
Line B: y = 3x + 4

Which of the following shows the solution to the system of equations and explains why?

(−3, −5), because the point does not lie on any axis
(−3, −5), because the point satisfies both equations
(−4, −8), because the point satisfies one of the equations
(−4, −8), because the point lies between the two axes

Answer 1

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Answer:

(b) (−3, −5), because the point satisfies both equations

Explanation:

Any solution to a system of two equations must satisfy both equations. The only reasonable explanation of "why" is the one associated with the answer shown above.