What is the point of intersection of the lines y = 2x + 4 and x + y = -11?

1 Answer
Jun 8, 2016

The straight lines intersect at (-5,-6)

Explanation:

At the point of intersection, of two lines have the same x and y coordinates that satisfy the two equations:

y=2x+4 and " y=-x-11

To find the x coordinate

y = y

2x+4 =-x-11

2x+ x=-4-11

3x= -15

x=-5

Use any of the two equations to find a value for y

y=2x+4

y=2(-5)+4

y=-6

So the two lines intersect at (-5,-6)