L4: Solving Simultaneous Equations Graphically

Example 1
1 1
This diagram shows the graphs of 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 10 and 𝑦 = 𝑥.
2 3

a) Which of the lines, A or B is the graph of

1
𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 10 ?
2

b) What is the simultaneous solution of 𝑦 =

1 1
− 𝑥 + 10 and 𝑦 = 𝑥 ?
2 3

Example 2 – Table of Values

Find the point of intersection of 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1 and 𝑦 = −2𝑥 − 2.
Example 3 – Intercepts
Find the point of intersection of 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 and 𝑦 = −2𝑥 − 1.

Example 2 – Using y = mx +c
Find the point of intersection of 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 3 and 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = −6.

Homework:
• Oxford Exercise 4C (page 189) - Qs 3, 8
• Oxford Exercise 4D (page 197) - Qs 2 (all), 3 (a-f only). Use any method.