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what is the solution?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the intersection point

The solution to a system of linear equations represented by two lines on a graph is the point where the two lines intersect.
Looking at the graph, we find the coordinates of the intersection point. From the grid, we can see that the two blue lines intersect at a point. Let's determine the x - coordinate and y - coordinate.
By observing the grid, we can see that the x - coordinate of the intersection point is 1 and the y - coordinate is - 1? Wait, no, wait. Wait, let's re - examine. Wait, the vertical line (y - axis) and horizontal line (x - axis) with grid squares. Wait, let's look again. Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, let's check the coordinates. Let's see, the intersection point: let's count the grid. From the origin (0,0), moving right 1 unit and down 1 unit? Wait, no, wait the lines: one line crosses the y - axis at (0,1) and has a negative slope, the other line crosses the x - axis at (2,0) and has a positive slope. Wait, let's find the intersection. Let's see, the intersection point: let's check the coordinates. Let's assume each grid square is 1 unit. So, if we look at the intersection, the x - coordinate is 1 and the y - coordinate is - 1? Wait, no, wait maybe I messed up. Wait, let's do it properly. Let's find two points on each line.

For the line with negative slope: it passes through (0,1) and let's see, when x = - 1, y = 3? Wait, no, the arrow is going up and left. Wait, when x = 0, y = 1; when x = 1, y = - 1? Wait, no, let's calculate the slope. Wait, maybe the intersection point is (1, - 1)? Wait, no, wait the other line: the one with positive slope passes through (2,0) and (0, - 1)? Wait, no, when x = 3, y = 2? Wait, maybe the intersection is at (1, - 1)? Wait, no, let's look at the graph again. Wait, the user's graph: the two blue lines intersect at (1, - 1)? Wait, no, maybe I am wrong. Wait, let's check the grid. Let's see, the intersection point: let's count the x and y. The x - coordinate: from the origin, moving right 1 unit, y - coordinate: moving down 1 unit. So the intersection point is (1, - 1)? Wait, no, wait maybe I made a mistake. Wait, let's see, the problem is to find the solution of the system of equations represented by the two lines, which is the intersection point.

Wait, actually, looking at the graph, the two lines intersect at (1, - 1)? Wait, no, wait let's check again. Wait, maybe the correct intersection point is (1, - 1)? Wait, no, maybe I am miscalculating. Wait, let's take another approach. Let's find the equations of the lines.

For the line with negative slope: it has a y - intercept of 1 (since it crosses the y - axis at (0,1)). Let's find another point. Let's say when x = 1, y = - 1 (since it goes down 2 units for 1 unit right? Wait, slope m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1). From (0,1) to (1, - 1), slope is (-1 - 1)/(1 - 0)= - 2. So equation is y=-2x + 1.

For the line with positive slope: it crosses the x - axis at (2,0). Let's find another point. When x = 0, y=-1 (since from (2,0) to (0, - 1), slope is ( - 1-0)/(0 - 2)= 1/2. So equation is y=(1/2)x - 1.

Now, to find the intersection, set - 2x + 1=(1/2)x - 1.

Multiply both sides by 2: - 4x+2 = x - 2.

Add 4x to both sides: 2 = 5x - 2.

Add 2 to both sides: 4 = 5x. Then x = 4/5? Wait, that can't be. Wait, maybe my points are wrong.

Wait, maybe the line with positive slope passes through (1, - 1) and (2,0). So slope is (0 - (-1))/(2 - 1)=1/1 = 1. So equation is y - 0 = 1*(x - 2), so y=x - 2.

The line with negative slope: passes through (0,1) and (1, - 1). Slope is (-1 - 1)/(1 - 0)= - 2. Equation is y=-2x + 1.

Now, set x - 2=-2x + 1.

Add 2x to both sides: 3x - 2 = 1.

Add 2 to both sides: 3x = 3.

x = 1. Then y=1 - 2=-1. So the intersection point is (1, - 1).

Step2: Confirm the intersection point

By looking at the graph, we can see that the two lines cross each other at the point where x = 1 and y = - 1. So the solution to the system of equations (the point of intersection) is (1, - 1).

Answer:

The solution (intersection point) is \((1, - 1)\)