Answer: (- 4, - 7)
Explanation:
The given equations are
y = 5x + 13
y = 2x + 1
We would equate both equations. We have
5x + 13 = 2x + 1
5x - 2x = 1 - 13
3x = - 12
x = - 12/3
x = - 4
Substituting x = - 4 into y = 2x + 1, we have
y = 2(- 4) + 1 = - 8 + 1
y = - 7
The solution is
(- 4, - 7)
