Math Problem Statement

-4x + y = 6, y = 7x - 6

Solution

The given system of equations is:

  1. 4x+y=6-4x + y = 6
  2. y=7x6y = 7x - 6

We can solve this system of equations using substitution. Since the second equation is already solved for yy, substitute y=7x6y = 7x - 6 into the first equation:

4x+(7x6)=6-4x + (7x - 6) = 6

Simplify:

4x+7x6=6-4x + 7x - 6 = 6 3x6=63x - 6 = 6

Solve for xx:

3x=123x = 12 x=4x = 4

Find yy:

Substitute x=4x = 4 into y=7x6y = 7x - 6: y=7(4)6y = 7(4) - 6 y=286y = 28 - 6 y=22y = 22

Solution:

The solution to the system of equations is: x=4,y=22x = 4, \, y = 22

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Related Questions:

  1. How can we verify the solution of this system of equations?
  2. What is the graphical interpretation of this solution?
  3. How do we solve systems of equations with elimination instead of substitution?
  4. What happens when two lines have no solution (parallel)?
  5. What is the effect of altering the coefficients in the equations?

Tip:

Always check your solution by substituting both values back into the original equations to ensure accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Systems of Equations

Formulas

Substitution method for solving linear equations

Theorems

Properties of equality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10