Use a graphing calculator to solve the nonlinear system. Give x- and y-coordinates to the nearest hundredth.
-$$\begin{array} { l }
y = \log ( x + 8 ) \
y = x ^ { 2 }
\end{array}$$
A) $\{ ( - 0.92,0.85 ) , ( 0.98,0.95 ) \}$
B) $\{ ( - 1.38,1.89 ) , ( 1.50,2.25 ) \}$
C) $\{ ( - 0.92 , - 0.85 ) , ( 0.98 , - 0.95 ) \}$
D) $\{ ( - 1.38 , - 1.89 ) , ( 1.50 , - 2.25 ) \}$

Question

Use a graphing calculator to solve the nonlinear system. Give x- and y-coordinates to the nearest hundredth.
-$$\begin{array} { l } 
y = \log ( x + 8 ) \
y = x ^ { 2 }
\end{array}$$
A) $\{ ( - 0.92,0.85 ) , ( 0.98,0.95 ) \}$
B) $\{ ( - 1.38,1.89 ) , ( 1.50,2.25 ) \}$
C) $\{ ( - 0.92 , - 0.85 ) , ( 0.98 , - 0.95 ) \}$
D) $\{ ( - 1.38 , - 1.89 ) , ( 1.50 , - 2.25 ) \}$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To solve the system, graph both equations $y = \log(x + 8)$ and $y = x^2$ using a graphing calculator. The intersection points of these graphs give the solutions to the system. The correct coordinates, rounded to the nearest hundredth, match choice A.

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