Question 2-x-3-

1.4 Systems of Two Linear Equations - Graphical solution of two lines
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2x+3y=7
10x+15y=35

For each real number r , which of the following points lies on the graph of each equation in the xy-plane for the given system?

A.

r5+7,-r5+35

B.

-3r2+72, r

C.

r, 2r3+73

D.

r,-3r2+72

2 x + 3 y = 7 10 x + 15 y = 35 For each

Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Systems of Two Linear Equations — Graphical solution of two lines. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice B is correct. The two given equations are equivalent because the second equation can be obtained from the first equation by multiplying each side of the equation by 5 . Thus, the graphs of the equations are coincident, so if a point lies on the graph of one of the equations, it also lies on the graph of the other equation. A point x,y lies on the graph of an equation in the xy-plane if and only if this point represents a solution to the equation. It is sufficient, therefore, to find the point that represents a solution to the first given equation. Substituting the x- and y-coordinates of choice B, -3r2+72 and r , for x and y , respectively, in the first equation yields 2-3r2+72+3r=7, which is equivalent to -3r+7+3r=7, or 7=7. Therefore, the point -3r2+72,r represents a solution to the first equation and thus lies on the graph of each equation in the xy-plane for the given system.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.