46Solving a linear system
The solution to the system of equations above is . What is the value of ?
The solution is x = 4, y = 7, so y = 7. Substituting y = 3x − 5 into 2x + y = 15 gives 5x − 5 = 15, so x = 4, then y = 3(4) − 5 = 7. Check: 2(4) + 7 = 15.