which graph can be used to find the solution(s) to $x^2 - 1 = x + 1$?

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(A) A graph showing a downward-opening parabola $y = -x^2 + 1$ and a line $y = x + 1$

(B) A graph showing an upward-opening parabola $y = x^2 - 1$ with vertex at $(0, -1)$ and a line $y = x + 1$

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Identify the equations to graph

Analyze the properties of each function

Evaluate the visible option

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