College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 5.1 - Page 527: 18

Answer

(-4, 4)

Work Step by Step

Set y = $-\frac{1}{2}x$ + 2 and y = $\frac{3}{4}x$ + 7 equal to each other Solve for x: $-\frac{1}{2}x$ - $\frac{3}{4}x$ = 5 $-\frac{5}{4}x$ = 5 x = -4 Plug x into y = $-\frac{1}{2}x$ + 2 y = $-\frac{1}{2} \times -4$ + 2 y = 2 + 2 y = 4
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.