Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 5 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations - 5.1 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing - Exercises - Page 239: 16

Answer

The solution is $(12,5)$.

Work Step by Step

The given system of linear equation is $y=\frac{3}{4}x-4$ ...... (1) $y=-\frac{1}{2}x+11$ ...... (2) Graph each equation. The intersection point is $(12,5)$. Check the intersection point. Equation 1: $\Rightarrow y=\frac{3}{4}x-4$ $\Rightarrow 5=\frac{3}{4}(12)-4$ $\Rightarrow 5=9-4$ $\Rightarrow 5=5$ True. Equation 2: $\Rightarrow y=-\frac{1}{2}x+11$ $\Rightarrow 5=-\frac{1}{2}(12)+11$ $\Rightarrow 5=-6+11$ $\Rightarrow 5=5$ True. The solution is $(12,5)$.
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