Find the coordinates of the intersection point that solves the

system of these two linear equations in two variables:
and .
(1 point)
2x + y = 15 y = −x + 5
(−10, 5)
(−5, 10)
(5, −10)
(10, −5)

1 answer

To find the intersection point of the two linear equations \( 2x + y = 15 \) and \( y = -x + 5 \), we can substitute the expression for \( y \) from the second equation into the first equation.

  1. From the second equation, we have: \[ y = -x + 5 \]

  2. Substitute \( y \) in the first equation: \[ 2x + (-x + 5) = 15 \]

  3. Simplifying the equation: \[ 2x - x + 5 = 15 \] \[ x + 5 = 15 \]

  4. Now, solve for \( x \): \[ x = 15 - 5 \] \[ x = 10 \]

  5. Now substitute \( x = 10 \) back into the second equation to find \( y \): \[ y = -10 + 5 \] \[ y = -5 \]

Thus, the intersection point of the equations is \( (10, -5) \).

The correct answer is \( (10, -5) \).