Math Problem Statement

  1. If 2n + 1/2 * m - 7 = 0 and 3m 1/2 * n = 5 are two simultaneous linear equations, solve them for m and n, hence find the value of x satisfying the equation 1/2 * m + 1/3 * n = x

Solution

Let's solve the given simultaneous linear equations step by step to find the values of mm and nn.

Step 1: Write down the equations

The equations are:

2n+12m7=0(Equation 1)2n + \frac{1}{2} m - 7 = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}

3m+12n=5(Equation 2)3m + \frac{1}{2} n = 5 \quad \text{(Equation 2)}

Step 2: Solve Equation 1 for mm

First, rearrange Equation 1 to express mm in terms of nn:

2n+12m=72n + \frac{1}{2} m = 7

Multiply the entire equation by 2 to eliminate the fraction:

4n+m=144n + m = 14

So,

m=144n(Equation 3)m = 14 - 4n \quad \text{(Equation 3)}

Step 3: Substitute mm into Equation 2

Now substitute Equation 3 into Equation 2:

3(144n)+12n=53(14 - 4n) + \frac{1}{2} n = 5

Expand and simplify the equation:

4212n+12n=542 - 12n + \frac{1}{2} n = 5

Combine the terms involving nn:

4211.5n=542 - 11.5n = 5

Isolate nn by subtracting 42 from both sides:

11.5n=542-11.5n = 5 - 42

11.5n=37-11.5n = -37

Divide both sides by -11.5 to solve for nn:

n=3711.5=3711.5=74233.2174n = \frac{-37}{-11.5} = \frac{37}{11.5} = \frac{74}{23} \approx 3.2174

Step 4: Find mm

Now substitute n=7423n = \frac{74}{23} back into Equation 3 to find mm:

m=144(7423)m = 14 - 4\left(\frac{74}{23}\right)

m=1429623=32229623=26231.1304m = 14 - \frac{296}{23} = \frac{322 - 296}{23} = \frac{26}{23} \approx 1.1304

Step 5: Find xx

Now use the values of mm and nn to find xx from the equation:

12m+13n=x\frac{1}{2} m + \frac{1}{3} n = x

Substitute m=2623m = \frac{26}{23} and n=7423n = \frac{74}{23}:

x=12×2623+13×7423x = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{26}{23} + \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{74}{23}

Simplify:

x=1323+7469=13×3+7469=39+7469=113691.6377x = \frac{13}{23} + \frac{74}{69} = \frac{13 \times 3 + 74}{69} = \frac{39 + 74}{69} = \frac{113}{69} \approx 1.6377

Final Answer

The value of xx is approximately 1.6377\boxed{1.6377}.


Do you want more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. How do you solve simultaneous linear equations using substitution?
  2. What is the importance of eliminating fractions in algebraic equations?
  3. How do you verify the solution of simultaneous equations?
  4. What are other methods for solving simultaneous linear equations?
  5. How does the value of xx change with different values of mm and nn?

Tip: When solving simultaneous equations, substitution is often easier when one equation is already solved for a variable.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simultaneous Linear Equations
Substitution Method
Fraction Manipulation

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School