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The equations of two lines are

4x-5y = -15 and y = 4/5x -6

Which of the following describes their point of intersection?
A) (5,-2)
B) (-5,1)
C) (10,-5)
D) (No intersection)

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The equtions of two lines are

4x-5y = -15 and y = 4/5x -6

Which of the following descirbes their point of intersection?
A) (5,-2)
B) (-5,1)
C) (10,-5)
D) (No intersection

Solution:

Note that point of intersection must satisfy the both equations of two lines ...

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