The first two steps in determining the solution set of the system of equations, y = -x2 + 4x + 12 and y=-3x + 24, algebraically
are shown in the table.
Step
Equation
Step 1
-x² + 4x + 12 =-3x+24
Step 2
x2 - 7x+12-0
Which represents the solution(s) of this system of equations?
(3, 15)
(-4, 36)
(3, 15) and (4, 12)
(-3, 33) and (-4,36)