Math Problem Statement

Solve the system of equations x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 12y = 0 and x + y = 6.

Solution

The question provided in the image involves solving the given equations to determine a point of intersection or a specific solution pair (x,y)(x, y).


Given equations:

  1. x2+y2+4x12y=0x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 12y = 0
  2. x+y=6x + y = 6

Steps to solve:

  1. Substitute y=6xy = 6 - x from the second equation into the first equation.

    x2+(6x)2+4x12(6x)=0x^2 + (6 - x)^2 + 4x - 12(6 - x) = 0

  2. Expand the equation:

    • Expand (6x)2(6 - x)^2:

      x2+(3612x+x2)+4x12(6x)=0x^2 + (36 - 12x + x^2) + 4x - 12(6 - x) = 0

    • Simplify terms:

      x2+3612x+x2+4x72+12x=0x^2 + 36 - 12x + x^2 + 4x - 72 + 12x = 0

  3. Combine like terms:

    • Combine x2x^2 terms: x2+x2=2x2x^2 + x^2 = 2x^2
    • Combine xx-terms: 12x+4x+12x=4x-12x + 4x + 12x = 4x
    • Combine constants: 3672=3636 - 72 = -36

    This simplifies to:

    2x2+4x36=02x^2 + 4x - 36 = 0

  4. Simplify the quadratic equation:

    Divide through by 2:

    x2+2x18=0x^2 + 2x - 18 = 0

  5. Solve for xx using factorization:

    Factorize the equation x2+2x18=0x^2 + 2x - 18 = 0:

    (x+6)(x3)=0(x + 6)(x - 3) = 0

    Therefore:

    x=6orx=3x = -6 \quad \text{or} \quad x = 3

  6. Find corresponding yy-values:

    • If x=6x = -6, then y=6(6)=12y = 6 - (-6) = 12.
    • If x=3x = 3, then y=63=3y = 6 - 3 = 3.
  7. Solutions:

    The two solutions are:

    (6,12)and(3,3)(-6, 12) \quad \text{and} \quad (3, 3)


Verify solutions:

  • Substituting both points into the first equation x2+y2+4x12y=0x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 12y = 0:

    • For (6,12)(-6, 12):

      (6)2+(12)2+4(6)12(12)=36+14424144=0(-6)^2 + (12)^2 + 4(-6) - 12(12) = 36 + 144 - 24 - 144 = 0

      ✅ Satisfied.

    • For (3,3)(3, 3):

      (3)2+(3)2+4(3)12(3)=9+9+1236=0(3)^2 + (3)^2 + 4(3) - 12(3) = 9 + 9 + 12 - 36 = 0

      ✅ Satisfied.


Final Answer:

The solutions are:

(6,12) and (3,3)\boxed{(-6, 12) \text{ and } (3, 3)}


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Tip: Substitution is a powerful method when solving systems with one linear and one non-linear equation. Always simplify the quadratic carefully!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simultaneous Equations
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 12y = 0
x + y = 6

Theorems

Substitution Method
Factorization of Quadratics

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11