Math Problem Statement

1. 4x+3y=8 4x+6y=20

Solution

The system of equations you've written appears to be:

  1. 4x+3y=84x + 3y = 8
  2. 4x+6y=204x + 6y = 20

To solve this system, we can use either the substitution method or the elimination method. Let's use the elimination method since both equations have the same 4x4x term.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Subtract the first equation from the second equation to eliminate xx:

(4x+6y)(4x+3y)=208(4x + 6y) - (4x + 3y) = 20 - 8 4x+6y4x3y=124x + 6y - 4x - 3y = 12 3y=123y = 12

  1. Solve for yy:

y=123=4y = \frac{12}{3} = 4

  1. Substitute y=4y = 4 back into the first equation to solve for xx:

4x+3(4)=84x + 3(4) = 8 4x+12=84x + 12 = 8 4x=8124x = 8 - 12 4x=44x = -4 x=44=1x = \frac{-4}{4} = -1

Solution:

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

Do you need more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. Solve the system: 3x+2y=53x + 2y = 5 and 6x+4y=106x + 4y = 10.
  2. Solve the system: 2x+y=32x + y = 3 and 4xy=14x - y = 1.
  3. What happens if two equations in a system are parallel?
  4. How do you solve a system using the substitution method?
  5. Solve the system: x3y=9x - 3y = -9 and 2x+y=72x + y = 7.

Tip: Always check your solution by plugging the values of xx and yy back into the original equations to verify they work.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Linear Equations
Elimination Method

Formulas

Linear equation formula ax + by = c

Theorems

Properties of linear equations
Elimination method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12