Solve the system of equations.

[tex]
\begin{array}{l}
x = 2y - 5 \\
-3x = -6y + 15
\end{array}
[/tex]

A. (1, -3)
B. (-2, -9)
C. No solution
D. Infinite solutions



Answer :

To solve the system of equations:

[tex]\[ \begin{cases} x = 2y - 5 \\ -3x = -6y + 15 \end{cases} \][/tex]

we will go through the following steps:

1. Let's use the first equation to express [tex]\(x\)[/tex] in terms of [tex]\(y\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ x = 2y - 5 \][/tex]

2. Next, substitute this expression for [tex]\(x\)[/tex] into the second equation:
[tex]\[ -3(2y - 5) = -6y + 15 \][/tex]

3. Distribute [tex]\(-3\)[/tex] on the left-hand side:
[tex]\[ -6y + 15 = -6y + 15 \][/tex]

4. Notice that the equation simplifies to a true statement:
[tex]\[ -6y + 15 = -6y + 15 \][/tex]

This simplification shows that the second equation is identical to the first equation in terms of [tex]\(x\)[/tex] and [tex]\(y\)[/tex]. It indicates that both equations represent the same line. Therefore, rather than having a unique solution, every point [tex]\((x, y)\)[/tex] on this line satisfies both equations.

Given that this system of equations represents the same line, there are infinitely many solutions.

Hence, the correct answer is:

d. Infinite solutions