Math Problem Statement

write the solution to the simultaneous equations.

4x+y=0 x-y=5

Solution

To solve the system of simultaneous equations:

4x + y = 0 \tag{1} x - y = 5 \tag{2}

Step 1: Solve one equation for one variable

From equation (2)(2), solve for xx:

x=y+5x = y + 5

Step 2: Substitute into the other equation

Substitute x=y+5x = y + 5 into equation (1)(1):

4(y+5)+y=04(y + 5) + y = 0

Expand the expression:

4y+20+y=04y + 20 + y = 0

Simplify:

5y+20=05y + 20 = 0

Step 3: Solve for yy

Subtract 20 from both sides:

5y=205y = -20

Now, divide by 5:

y=4y = -4

Step 4: Substitute y=4y = -4 back into the expression for xx

Substitute y=4y = -4 into x=y+5x = y + 5:

x=4+5=1x = -4 + 5 = 1

Final solution:

x=1,y=4x = 1, \quad y = -4

The solution to the simultaneous equations is: x=1,y=4x = 1, \quad y = -4

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Here are 8 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How would you solve the equations if they were nonlinear?
  2. What happens if you change the second equation to x+y=5x + y = 5?
  3. How can simultaneous equations be solved graphically?
  4. Can you solve the system using matrix methods like Cramer's Rule?
  5. How would the solution change if 4x+y=24x + y = 2?
  6. What is the determinant of the system if written as a matrix?
  7. How can you verify the solution by substituting into both equations?
  8. How can simultaneous equations be applied in real-world problems?

Tip: Always check your solutions by substituting the values of the variables back into the original equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simultaneous Equations
Linear Algebra

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9