Solve the following system of equations graphically on the set of axes below.

Question

y=-x+5
y=1/2x-4

Answer 1

since you have y = y
1/2 x - 4 = -x + 5
times 2
x - 8 = -2x + 10
3x = 18
x = 6, then y = -x+5 = -6+5 = -1

x = 6
y = -1