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Use the graph to solve the system of equations.

Use the graph to solve the system of equations.-example-1
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Answer:

( -2 , 1 )

Explanation:

Add the 2 equations downwards.

( -x+4y=6 ) + ( 2x-y=-5 )...consider the sign of each term.

= x + 3y = 1

Put -2 in x because that's where the graph above shows an intersection of the 2 equations.

-2 + 3y = 1

3y = 3

y = 1.

( x , y) = ( -2 , 1 )

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