Question

Solve:
y = -7x – 1
y = x - 9


No Solution


Infinite Solutions


(1, -8)


(8, 1)

Answer 1

Set the right-hand sides equal: -7x - 1 = x - 9.
Solve: -8x = -8 ⇒ x = 1.
Then y = x - 9 = 1 - 9 = -8.

Solution: (1, -8)