How to solve this system of equations: y=x^2+4x-2; y=2x+1?

Taniyah Hartman

Taniyah Hartman

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2022-12-30

How to solve this system of equations: y=x2+4x2;y=2x+1?

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evotheEncounc01h

evotheEncounc01h

Beginner2022-12-31Added 9 answers

Add the first equation to the second one and subtract:
yy=x2+4x2x21
0=x2+2x3
Factor
(x+3)(x1)=0
x=3 and x=1
Substitute these x values into the linear equation.
y=2(3)+1 and y=2(1)+1
y=5 and y=3
The points of intersection are (-3, -5) and (1, 3)

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