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algebra intermediate
Problem
What is the intersection of the lines given by and ? Express your answer as an ordered pair, with both coordinates expressed as common fractions.
Solution
To find the intersection, we must find the point satisfying both equations. Hence we must solve the system Substituting the expression for in first equation into the second equation, we obtain . Solving for we find that . Plugging this into the first expression for above, we find that . So the intersection is .
Final answer
\left(-\frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{2}\right)