Question

consider the following equations: -x-y=1 y=x+3 if the two equations are graphed, at what point do the lines representing the two equations intersect? (-1,2) (-2,1) (1,-2) (2,-1)

Answer 1

(-2, 1)

Explanation:

consider the following equations: -x-y=1 y=x+3

For the lines to intersect, the values must be the same

-x-y=1

x + y = -1

y = -x - 1

Equating the y values

-x - 1 = x+ 3

-x-x = 3 + 1

-2x = 4

x = 4/-2

x = -2

Substitute x = -2 into y = x+3

y = -2 + 3

y = 1

Hence the required coordinate is (-2, 1)