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Find the points of intersection of the following function graphs: y=14−2.5x and y=1.5x−18 PLEASE HELP ONLY 20 MINS LEFT

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This indicates that the point of intersection is: (8,-6)

Explanation:

The intersection of two lines is the point where they intersect. The point where the line crosses the x axis is called [x-intercept]. The point [y-intercept] is where the line crosses the y-axis.

The point of intersection is calculated by equating their equations. By solving the resulting equation, the coordinates of the cut point are obtained.

In this case you have y=14−2.5x and y=1.5x−18

Equating the equations you get:

14-2.5x=1.5x-18

Solving:

14+18=1.5x+2.5x

32=4x

32÷4=x

x=8

Replacing in both equations: y=14-2.5*8=-6

y=1.5*8-18=-6

This indicates that the point of intersection is: (8,-6)

The intersection point can be seen graphically, representing both lines, as shown in the attached image, where the red line is y = 14−2.5x and the blue line represents y =1.5x-18

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