Math Problem Statement

Find the solution

Solution

The equations provided in the image are:

  1. x+y+2=6x + y + 2 = 6
  2. y+2z=8y + 2z = 8

Let's solve this system step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the equations

First, we simplify both equations to isolate the variables.

Equation 1: x+y+2=6x + y + 2 = 6 Subtract 2 from both sides: x+y=4x + y = 4

Equation 2: y+2z=8y + 2z = 8

Step 2: Express xx in terms of yy

From the simplified Equation 1: x=4yx = 4 - y

Step 3: Express yy in terms of zz

From Equation 2: y=82zy = 8 - 2z

Step 4: Substitute yy in terms of zz into the expression for xx

Substitute y=82zy = 8 - 2z into x=4yx = 4 - y: x=4(82z)x = 4 - (8 - 2z) Simplify: x=48+2zx = 4 - 8 + 2z x=4+2zx = -4 + 2z

Solution

Thus, the solutions for the variables in terms of zz are: x=2z4x = 2z - 4 y=82zy = 8 - 2z

These represent the parametric solution to the system of equations.

Verifying the solutions

Let's verify the solutions by substituting xx and yy back into the original equations.

  1. For x+y+2=6x + y + 2 = 6: (2z4)+(82z)+2=6(2z - 4) + (8 - 2z) + 2 = 6 Simplify: 2z4+82z+2=62z - 4 + 8 - 2z + 2 = 6 6=66 = 6 This is true.

  2. For y+2z=8y + 2z = 8: (82z)+2z=8(8 - 2z) + 2z = 8 Simplify: 8=88 = 8 This is true.

The solutions are correct.

Do you want details or have any questions? Here are some questions you might want to ask:

  1. How do you solve a system of linear equations using substitution?
  2. What is the parametric form of a solution?
  3. Can you explain how to check if the solutions are correct?
  4. How do you solve a system of equations using the elimination method?
  5. What are the possible methods to solve a system of equations?

Tip: Always verify your solutions by substituting them back into the original equations. This ensures that your solutions are correct.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Substitution Method
Parametric Equations

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12