Question

The graphs
y
=
3
5
x
+
1
and y = –2 are shown in the coordinate plane below.



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Which coordinate point satisfies both equations?




(–5, –2)


(–2, –5)


(–2, –2)

Answer 1

Substitute y = -2 into y = (3/5)x + 1:

-2 = (3/5)x + 1 → -3 = (3/5)x → x = -5.

So the point is (-5, -2).