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Use any method to find the point of intersection of $f(x)=3x−5$ and $g(x)=−4x+9$. 1-46 HW eTool (Desmos). Homework Help ✎

Method 1: Graphing

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Method 2: Make a table.

Make a table for each function and compare values. Then check your answer in both equations.

point of intersection = (2, 1)

$\left. \begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline 2 & { f ( x ) } & { g ( x ) } \\ \hline - 4 & { - 17 } & { 25 } \\ \hline - 3 & { - 14 } & { 21 } \\ \hline - 2 & { - 11 } & { 17 } \\ \hline - 1 & { - 8 } & { 13 } \\ \hline 0 & { - 5 } & { 9 } \\ \hline 1 & { - 2 } & { 5 } \\ \hline 2 & { 4 } & { 1 } \\ \hline 3 & { 4 } & { 1 } \\ \hline \end{array} \right.$

Method 3: Solve the system of equations algebraically.

3x − 5 = −4x + 9
7x − 5 = 9
7x = 14
x = 2

Set equations equal to each other and solve for x.

f(2) = 3(2) − 5
f(2) = 6 − 5
f(2) = 1

Calculate f(2) or g(2) to find the corresponding y-coordinate.

(2, 1)