Math Problem Statement

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Part 1

Solve the system of equations by the substitution method.

left brace Start 2 By 1 Matrix 1st Row 1st Column 3 x plus 2 y equals 49 2nd Row 1st Column x equals 3 y minus 2 EndMatrix

3x+2y=49

x=3y−2

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Part 1

Select the correct choice below​ and, if​ necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.

A.

The solution is

enter your response here.

​(Simplify your answer. Type an ordered​ pair.)

B.

There are infinitely many solutions.

C.

There is no solution.

Solution

We will solve the system of equations using the substitution method. The given system of equations is:

  1. 3x+2y=493x + 2y = 49
  2. x=3y2x = 3y - 2

Step 1: Substitute x=3y2x = 3y - 2 into the first equation

Replace xx in 3x+2y=493x + 2y = 49:

3(3y2)+2y=493(3y - 2) + 2y = 49

Simplify:

9y6+2y=499y - 6 + 2y = 49

Combine like terms:

11y6=4911y - 6 = 49

Add 6 to both sides:

11y=5511y = 55

Solve for yy:

y=5y = 5


Step 2: Substitute y=5y = 5 into x=3y2x = 3y - 2

Use the second equation x=3y2x = 3y - 2:

x=3(5)2x = 3(5) - 2

Simplify:

x=152=13x = 15 - 2 = 13


Final Solution

The solution to the system is:

(13,5)\boxed{(13, 5)}


Correct Choice

A. The solution is (13,5)(13, 5).


Would you like further details about the solution? Here are related questions to expand on this:

  1. How can substitution be applied to systems of linear equations in general?
  2. What are the conditions for a system of equations to have no solution or infinitely many solutions?
  3. How can we verify the solution to a system of equations?
  4. What other methods can be used to solve systems of linear equations?
  5. Can substitution be used effectively for non-linear systems of equations?

Tip: Always verify the solution by substituting the values back into the original equations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Linear Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

Substitution into linear equations

Theorems

Basic principles of linear systems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10