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Explanation:
The point (-7,-3) means x = -7 and x = -3
Right off the bat, the first equation x = -7 is proven true based on the first coordinate.
Let's now plug the coordinates into the second equation.
y = -x-10
-3 = -(-7)-10
-3 = 7-10
-3 = -3
Which is a true statement.
Both equations are true when (x,y) = (-7,-3)
This is why it is a solution to the system. It turns out it's the only solution to this system. This system is consistent and independent.
You can use a graphing tool like Desmos to plot the two equations, and you should see them crossing at the point (-7,-3)
Answer:
The answer is yes
*View the attached graph to check your answer graphically.*
Step-by-step explanation:
x = -7
y = -x - 10
For this problem, I will be using substitution, since the second equation is already in the slope-intercept form.
First, I will substitute the first equation, for x, into the first equation:
x = -7
y = -x - 10
y = -(-7) - 10 <== multiplying two negatives, makes a positive
y = 7 - 10
y = - 3 <== the value of y
Now, we find the value of x by substituting - 3 for y:
y = -x - 10
- 3 = -x - 10
+10 +10
7 = -x <== you can't have a negative variable
/-1 /-1
-7 = x <== the value of x
(x, y) ==> (-7, -3)
Therefore, yes (-7,-3) is a solution to this system of equations.
*View the attached graph to check your answer graphically.*
Hope this helps!
