Answer:
(1, - 4 )
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the 2 equations
y = - 5x + 1 → (1)
y = - x - 3 → (2)
Since both are expressed in terms of y, equate the right sides, that is
- x - 3 = - 5x + 1 ( add 5x to both sides )
4x - 3 = 1 ( add 3 to both sides )
4x = 4 ( divide both sides by 4 )
x = 1
Substitute x = 1 into either of the 2 equations and evaluate for y
Substituting into (2)
y = - 1 - 3 = - 4
Solution is (1, - 4 )
