Question 9 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY
At an intersection, both equations have the same y-value, so set them equal: x² − 2x = −2x − 1. Adding 2x to both sides gives x² = −1, which has no real solutions. Therefore, the graphs do not intersect, so the system has no solutions.
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