Math Problem Statement

Solve by the addition method. (If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION. Use the parameters x and y as necessary.) x − 2y = −3 −2x + 4y = 6

Solution

Let's solve the system of equations using the addition method. The two equations are:

  1. x2y=3x - 2y = -3
  2. 2x+4y=6-2x + 4y = 6

Step 1: Add the equations directly.

Notice that if we add the two equations as they are, we can eliminate xx because the coefficients of xx in the two equations are opposites:

(x2y)+(2x+4y)=3+6(x - 2y) + (-2x + 4y) = -3 + 6

Simplifying:

x2x2y+4y=3x - 2x - 2y + 4y = 3

This reduces to:

x+2y=3- x + 2y = 3

Step 2: Solve for xx.

The simplified equation is:

x+2y=3- x + 2y = 3

We can solve for xx by adding 2y2y to both sides:

x=2y3x = 2y - 3

Step 3: Substitute x=2y3x = 2y - 3 into one of the original equations.

Now substitute x=2y3x = 2y - 3 into the first equation, x2y=3x - 2y = -3:

(2y3)2y=3(2y - 3) - 2y = -3

Simplifying:

2y32y=32y - 3 - 2y = -3

This simplifies to:

3=3-3 = -3

Step 4: Interpret the result.

Since this is a true statement, it means that the system has infinitely many solutions. The equations are dependent (they represent the same line), and every point on that line is a solution.

Final Answer: Infinitely many solutions.

The solution is a parametric solution where x=2y3x = 2y - 3, with yy as a free parameter.


Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related problems for further practice:

  1. Solve the system using substitution: x+y=4x + y = 4 and 2xy=12x - y = 1.
  2. Solve the system using elimination: 3x+2y=63x + 2y = 6 and 2x2y=42x - 2y = 4.
  3. Check if the system x+y=5x + y = 5 and 2x+2y=102x + 2y = 10 has infinitely many solutions.
  4. Solve xy=7x - y = 7 and x+2y=3x + 2y = 3 using the addition method.
  5. Find the intersection point of x+3y=9x + 3y = 9 and 2xy=42x - y = 4.

Tip: If you obtain a true statement like 0=00 = 0 or 3=3-3 = -3 after eliminating variables, it typically means the system has infinitely many solutions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
System of Equations
Addition Method
Parametric Solutions

Formulas

Addition method to eliminate variables in linear systems
x = 2y - 3 (parametric form)

Theorems

Properties of Linear Systems
Dependent and Independent Systems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11