Question

Graph the system of equations.

y=−2x−5


y=2x+3


What is the x-value of the solution?

Responses

a x=−2
a x

b x=−1
b x is equal to negative 1

c x=0
c x is equal to 0

d x=1
d x is equal to 1

Answer 1

Set -2x - 5 = 2x + 3.
-4x = 8 → x = -2.

Answer: a) x = −2.