Step 3: Solving a system of equations to make comparisons between men and women earning degrees
a. The functions M and F form a system of linear equations. Use your graphing calculator to find the
solutions to this system
graphically Insert a screenshot of your graph below,
b. The solution of the system is
c. Solve the system again using any algebraic method, such as substitution or elimination. Show your
work step-by-step with clear notation. Make sure your answer matches the answer you found in the
previous problem
d. Interpret the solution to the system in terms of Americans earning bachelor degrees. Recall the
opening paragraph. "In the early 1980s, women first started to outnumber men in college
enrollment. Since the mid-1990s, women have earned more bachelor degrees than men." State
whether or not you think your results from Steps 3a-3c support the opening paragraph. Justify your
reasoning. If the results do not support it, explain why this might be