Math Problem Statement

What is the solution and steps to 3x+5y=25 𝑦

1 2 𝑥 + 3 y= 2 1

x+3 Via substitution

Solution

Let's solve the system of equations using substitution.

The given equations are:

  1. 3x+5y=253x + 5y = 25
  2. y=12x+3y = \frac{1}{2}x + 3

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Substitute the expression for yy from the second equation into the first equation.

Since y=12x+3y = \frac{1}{2}x + 3, we replace yy in the equation 3x+5y=253x + 5y = 25.

3x+5(12x+3)=253x + 5\left(\frac{1}{2}x + 3\right) = 25

Step 2: Distribute the 5 to both terms inside the parentheses.

3x+52x+15=253x + \frac{5}{2}x + 15 = 25

Step 3: Combine like terms involving xx.

(3+52)x+15=25\left(3 + \frac{5}{2}\right)x + 15 = 25

We rewrite 33 as 62\frac{6}{2}, so:

(62+52)x+15=25\left(\frac{6}{2} + \frac{5}{2}\right)x + 15 = 25

112x+15=25\frac{11}{2}x + 15 = 25

Step 4: Isolate the xx-term.

112x=2515\frac{11}{2}x = 25 - 15 112x=10\frac{11}{2}x = 10

Step 5: Solve for xx.

Multiply both sides by 2 to get rid of the fraction:

11x=2011x = 20

Now, divide by 11:

x=2011x = \frac{20}{11}

Step 6: Substitute the value of xx into the equation y=12x+3y = \frac{1}{2}x + 3.

y=12(2011)+3y = \frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{20}{11}\right) + 3

Simplify:

y=2022+3=1011+3y = \frac{20}{22} + 3 = \frac{10}{11} + 3

Convert 3 to a fraction with denominator 11:

y=1011+3311=4311y = \frac{10}{11} + \frac{33}{11} = \frac{43}{11}

Final Answer

The solution to the system of equations is:

x=2011,y=4311x = \frac{20}{11}, \quad y = \frac{43}{11}


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Linear Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

Linear equation: y = mx + b
System of equations: Ax + By = C
Substitution into another equation

Theorems

Basic principles of solving systems of linear equations
Substitution method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12