The system of equations y = - 2x + 1 and y = x + 5 is shown on the graph below. Which statement is true about the solution to the system of equations?

A. The x-value is between - 1 and - 2, and the y-value is between 3 and 4.

B. The x-value is between 3 and 4, and the y-value is between - 1 and - 2.

C. The x-value is between 1 and 2, and the y-value is between - 3 and - 4.

D. The x-value is between - 3 and - 4, and the y-value is between 1 and 2.

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Pinkie

12 December, 14:46

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Dalia Decker · Answer 1

the answer is a

Step-by-step explanation:

y = - 2x + 1

y = x + 5

-2x+1=x+5

-3x = 4

x = - 4/3

y = - 1 1/3 + 5 = 3 2/3