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Algebra practice question

In the xy-plane, the graphs of y = 2x and y = −x + 6 intersect at which point?

  1. A. (2, 4)Correct
  2. B. (4, 2)
  3. C. (6, 0)
  4. D. (3, 6)

Answer: A. (2, 4)

2x = −x + 6 gives x = 2, and then y = 4.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (4, 2)
The coordinates are swapped.
C. (6, 0)
(6, 0) is only on the second line.
D. (3, 6)
(3, 6) is only on the first line.

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