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To find the solution for the equations \(y = 2x + 1\) and \(y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 8\), we can graph both lines and then determine where they intersect.

Step 1: Graph Each Equation

Equation 1: \(y = 2x + 1\)

• Slope (m): 2
• Y-intercept (b): 1
• Points to plot:
  • When \(x = 0\), \(y = 2(0) + 1 = 1\) → Point (0, 1)
  • When \(x = 1\), \(y = 2(1) + 1 = 3\) → Point (1, 3)
  • When \(x = -1\), \(y = 2(-1) + 1 = -1\) → Point (-1, -1)

Equation 2: \(y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 8\)

• Slope (m): \(-\frac{3}{2}\)
• Y-intercept (b): 8
• Points to plot:
  • When \(x = 0\), \(y = -\frac{3}{2}(0) + 8 = 8\) → Point (0, 8)
  • When \(x = 2\), \(y = -\frac{3}{2}(2) + 8 = 5\) → Point (2, 5)
  • When \(x = 4\), \(y = -\frac{3}{2}(4) + 8 = 2\) → Point (4, 2)

Step 2: Draw the Graph

You can sketch the lines based on the points provided.

1. For \(y = 2x + 1\), draw a line that passes through the points (0, 1), (1, 3), and (-1, -1).
2. For \(y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 8\), draw a line that passes through the points (0, 8), (2, 5), and (4, 2).

Step 3: Find the Intersection Point

To find the intersection point (solution), set the two equations equal to each other:

\[ 2x + 1 = -\frac{3}{2}x + 8 \]

Step 4: Solve for \(x\)

1. First, eliminate the fraction by multiplying everything by 2:

\[ 4x + 2 = -3x + 16 \]

2. Move all \(x\) terms to one side and constant terms to the other side:

\[ 4x + 3x = 16 - 2 \]

\[ 7x = 14 \]

3. Divide by 7:

\[ x = 2 \]

Step 5: Substitute \(x\) back to find \(y\)

Use either original equation to find \(y\). Let's use \(y = 2x + 1\):

\[ y = 2(2) + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5 \]

Conclusion: Solution

The solution to the system of equations is the point of intersection: \[ \boxed{(2, 5)} \]

This means that the two lines intersect at the point (2, 5).