Math Problem Statement

Solve the system by the method of your choice. Identify systems with no solution and systems with infinitely many solutions. The equations are: x/5 + y/15 = 1 and x/3 - y/9 = 0.

Solution

Let's solve the given system of equations step by step:

The equations are:

  1. x5+y15=1\frac{x}{5} + \frac{y}{15} = 1
  2. x3y9=0\frac{x}{3} - \frac{y}{9} = 0

Step 1: Eliminate the fractions

For Equation 1: Multiply through by the least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 1515, which is 1515: 15(x5+y15)=15115 \cdot \left(\frac{x}{5} + \frac{y}{15}\right) = 15 \cdot 1 3x+y=153x + y = 15

For Equation 2: Multiply through by the LCM of 33 and 99, which is 99: 9(x3y9)=909 \cdot \left(\frac{x}{3} - \frac{y}{9}\right) = 9 \cdot 0 3xy=03x - y = 0


Step 2: Write the simplified system of equations

The system is now:

  1. 3x+y=153x + y = 15
  2. 3xy=03x - y = 0

Step 3: Solve the system using elimination

Add the two equations together: (3x+y)+(3xy)=15+0(3x + y) + (3x - y) = 15 + 0 6x=156x = 15 x=156=52x = \frac{15}{6} = \frac{5}{2}

Substitute x=52x = \frac{5}{2} into one of the equations (e.g., 3xy=03x - y = 0): 3(52)y=03\left(\frac{5}{2}\right) - y = 0 152y=0\frac{15}{2} - y = 0 y=152y = \frac{15}{2}


Step 4: Verify the solution

Substitute x=52x = \frac{5}{2} and y=152y = \frac{15}{2} into the original equations:

  1. 525+15215=1\frac{\frac{5}{2}}{5} + \frac{\frac{15}{2}}{15} = 1 12+12=1(True)\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} = 1 \quad \text{(True)}
  2. 5231529=0\frac{\frac{5}{2}}{3} - \frac{\frac{15}{2}}{9} = 0 5656=0(True)\frac{5}{6} - \frac{5}{6} = 0 \quad \text{(True)}

Step 5: Conclusion

The solution is {52,152}\boxed{\left\{\frac{5}{2}, \frac{15}{2}\right\}}.


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Here are 5 related questions to expand your knowledge:

  1. How do you solve systems of equations using substitution?
  2. What are the conditions for a system to have infinitely many solutions?
  3. How can you verify solutions for a system of linear equations?
  4. What is the geometric interpretation of two linear equations in 2D space?
  5. How does multiplying equations by the LCM help simplify systems with fractions?

Tip: Always simplify fractions at the end to make solutions easier to interpret!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Systems of Equations
Fractions Simplification

Formulas

Elimination method
Fraction simplification using LCM

Theorems

Properties of Linear Systems
Consistency and Solutions of Linear Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11