Algebra 1 · Systems of Equations & Inequalities

Solving by Graphing

Algebra 1 · Systems of Equations & Inequalities

Definition

Solving by graphing means graphing each equation and locating the intersection as the solution.

Examples

  • y = x + 1 and y = -x + 5 meet at (2, 3).
  • Graph both lines and read where they cross.

Key rule

The intersection point is the solution to the system.

Memory hook

Graph both, the crossing point is the answer.