Math Problem Statement

Which of the following shows the solution(s) for this system of equations?  A. (-3, 0) and (3, 0)  B. (-2, 4) and (2, 4)   C. There are no solutions   D. (0, 8) 

Which of the following shows the solution(s) for this system of equations? A. (-3, 0) and (3, 0) B. (-2, 4) and (2, 4) C. There are no solutions D. (0, 8)

Solution

To solve this system of equations, we need to identify where the two curves intersect.

The two equations are:

  1. y=x2y = x^2 (a parabola)
  2. y=4y = 4 (a horizontal line)

The solution(s) will be the points where the graphs of these two equations intersect. From the graph:

  • The parabola y=x2y = x^2 opens upwards and passes through the origin.
  • The line y=4y = 4 is a horizontal line.

To find the intersections, we set the two equations equal to each other:

x2=4x^2 = 4

Solving for xx:

x=±2x = \pm 2

Thus, the points of intersection are (2,4)(-2, 4) and (2,4)(2, 4).

Therefore, the correct answer is B. (-2, 4) and (2, 4).

Would you like any more details or have questions?

Here are five related questions you might find useful:

  1. What are the steps to solve a system of non-linear equations algebraically?
  2. How do you determine the number of solutions for a quadratic and linear system?
  3. What other methods can be used to solve a system of equations graphically?
  4. Can the quadratic equation have fewer or more than two solutions when intersecting a line?
  5. How does the vertex of a parabola help in identifying possible solutions?

Tip: Always check both algebraic and graphical solutions to confirm the accuracy of intersections.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Equations
Graphing Systems of Equations
Intersections of Curves

Formulas

y = x^2
y = 4

Theorems

Quadratic Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10