Math Problem Statement

Solve the system of linear equations: 3x + 2y = 7 and x - y = -1.

Solution

The problem involves solving a system of linear equations given as:

  1. 3x+2y=73x + 2y = 7
  2. xy=1x - y = -1

Let me solve this step by step.


Step 1: Express xx in terms of yy from the second equation

From xy=1x - y = -1, solve for xx: x=y1x = y - 1


Step 2: Substitute x=y1x = y - 1 into the first equation

Substitute x=y1x = y - 1 into 3x+2y=73x + 2y = 7: 3(y1)+2y=73(y - 1) + 2y = 7

Simplify: 3y3+2y=73y - 3 + 2y = 7 5y3=75y - 3 = 7

Add 3 to both sides: 5y=105y = 10

Divide by 5: y=2y = 2


Step 3: Solve for xx

Substitute y=2y = 2 into x=y1x = y - 1: x=21x = 2 - 1 x=1x = 1


Final Answer:

The solution is: x=1,y=2x = 1, \, y = 2

Would you like further clarification or additional details?


Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you check if the solution to a system of linear equations is correct?
  2. What is the graphical interpretation of solving a system of linear equations?
  3. How can substitution be used to solve any system of two linear equations?
  4. What are the different methods to solve a system of equations (e.g., elimination, matrix method)?
  5. How do systems of equations differ when they have no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions?

Tip: Always verify your solution by substituting the values of xx and yy back into the original equations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Systems of Equations

Formulas

Substitution method: Solve one equation for a variable and substitute into the other.
Basic algebraic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

Theorems

The consistency of a linear system: Unique solutions for two independent linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10