Questions: Solve the system of equations by graphing.
2x - y = 10
x + 2y = 5
Use the graphing tool to graph the two equations.
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The solution is .
(Type an ordered pair.)
B. There are infinitely many solutions.
C. There is no solution.
Transcript text: Solve the system of equations by graphing.
\[
\begin{array}{l}
2 x-y=10 \\
x+2 y=5
\end{array}
\]
Use the graphing tool to graph the two equations.
$\square$
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The solution is $\square$ .
(Type an ordered pair.)
B. There are infinitely many solutions.
C. There is no solution.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Rewrite the equations in slope-intercept form
The given system of equations is:
\[
\begin{array}{l}
2x - y = 10 \\
x + 2y = 5
\end{array}
\]
First, solve for \( y \) in terms of \( x \) for each equation.
For the first equation:
\[
2x - y = 10 \implies y = 2x - 10
\]
For the second equation:
\[
x + 2y = 5 \implies 2y = -x + 5 \implies y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 2.5
\]
Step 2: Find the intersection point
Set the two equations equal to each other to find the intersection point:
\[
2x - 10 = -\frac{1}{2}x + 2.5
\]
Combine like terms:
\[
2x + \frac{1}{2}x = 10 + 2.5 \implies \frac{5}{2}x = 12.5 \implies x = 5
\]
Substitute \( x = 5 \) back into one of the original equations to find \( y \):
\[
y = 2(5) - 10 = 0
\]