Question

Two linear equations are shown.

A coordinate grid with 2 lines. The first line is labeled y equals StartFraction one-third EndFraction x plus 2 and passes through (negative 6, 0) and (0, 2). The second line is labeled y equals StartFraction 4 over 3 EndFraction minus 5.
What is the solution to the system of equations?

(7, 4)
(7, StartFraction 13 over 3 EndFraction)
(8, StartFraction 14 over 3 EndFraction)
(9, 7)

Answer 1

(7,13/3) is your answer, otherwise known as answer choice B.

Explanation:

Answer 2

(7, 13/3)

Explanation:

Given the expressions

y = 1/3x + 2 and the second line y = 4/3x - 5

Equating both expressions

1/3x + 2 = 4/3x - 5

1/3x - 4/3x = -5 - 2

-3/3x = -7

-x = -7

x = 7

Substitute x = 7 into any of the equations

Using y = 1/3 x + 2

y = 1/3(7) + 2

y = 7/3 + 2

y = (7+6)/3

y = 13/3

Hence the solution to the system of the equation is (7, 13/3)