Question

Which graph shows the solution to the system of equations?y =-2x+1 and y =-3/2

Answer 1

(1.25, -1.5)

Explanation:

The system of equations:

y = -2x + 1

y = -3/2

So we know that the two lines meet at the point where y = -3/2 = -1.5

∴ -1.5 = - 2x + 1

2x = 1 + 1.5 = 2.5

x = 2.5 ÷ 2 = 1.25

So the solution to this system of equation (or where the two lines meet) is the point (1.25, -1.5)