Question

If you graphed this system, what would the solution be?

y=2x
y=−1x−6

Answer 1

(-2, -4)

Explanation:

[y = 2x, y = -x -6]

Solve by substitution:

-x - 6 = 2x

simplify

3x = -6

divide

x = -2

Plug back in one equation to solve for y coordinate:

y = 2(-2)

y = -4

(-2, -4)