Math Problem Statement

If 2y + xz = -2/3 and xy = 9/10, find the value of 4xy^2 + 2x^2yz.

Solution

To solve this problem, let's analyze the information provided and the expression we need to evaluate.

Given:

  1. 2y+xz=232y + xz = -\frac{2}{3}
  2. xy=910xy = \frac{9}{10}

We are asked to find the value of 4xy2+2x2yz4xy^2 + 2x^2yz.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Substitute xy=910xy = \frac{9}{10} into the expression: We know that xyxy is already given, so we’ll try to work with this in the expression we need to evaluate.

  2. Express yy in terms of xx if needed: Since we need y2y^2 and yzyz terms, let’s explore if we can find values for yy and zz individually. We currently have:

    • xy=910xy = \frac{9}{10}
    • 2y+xz=232y + xz = -\frac{2}{3}
  3. Isolate yy and zz: Unfortunately, without additional equations, isolating yy and zz might not be straightforward. However, if these terms are meant to simplify based on given relationships, we could make a reasonable assumption based on the expression's dependencies.

For clarity and precision, I will continue with detailed algebraic manipulations. Let me calculate these values.From the second equation, xy=910xy = \frac{9}{10}, we can solve for yy as:

y=910xy = \frac{9}{10x}

We’ll now substitute y=910xy = \frac{9}{10x} into the first equation to solve for zz in terms of xx.After substituting y=910xy = \frac{9}{10x} into the first equation, we find:

z=23010x+27x2=10x+2715x2z = -\frac{2}{30} \cdot \frac{10x + 27}{x^2} = -\frac{10x + 27}{15x^2}

With expressions for yy and zz in terms of xx, we can now substitute these into the target expression 4xy2+2x2yz4xy^2 + 2x^2yz and simplify.The expression 4xy2+2x2yz4xy^2 + 2x^2yz simplifies to approximately:

1.2-1.2

(The small term 4.44×1016x\frac{4.44 \times 10^{-16}}{x} is effectively negligible and can be considered zero due to rounding errors.)

Thus, the value of 4xy2+2x2yz4xy^2 + 2x^2yz is approximately 1.2-1.2.

Would you like more details on the steps, or do you have any further questions?

Related Questions

  1. How would the solution change if xyxy had a different value?
  2. Can you find the individual values of yy and zz if xx is specified?
  3. What would happen if we had an additional equation involving xx, yy, and zz?
  4. How does the substitution method work in solving systems of equations?
  5. Can we use matrix methods to solve this type of problem with more complex equations?

Tip

Always check for any negligible terms that might arise due to floating-point arithmetic when simplifying complex expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Substitution
Equation Simplification

Formulas

xy = 9/10
2y + xz = -2/3

Theorems

Substitution Method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12