Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation using substitution

Solve the equation using substitution

Solution

The system of equations is:

  1. 4x+2y=0-4x + 2y = 0
  2. 10x+3y=810x + 3y = 8

Let's solve it using the substitution method.


Step 1: Solve one equation for one variable

From equation 1 (4x+2y=0-4x + 2y = 0), solve for yy:

4x+2y=0-4x + 2y = 0 2y = 4x \quad \text{(add 4x to both sides)} y=2x(divide by 2)y = 2x \quad \text{(divide by 2)}


Step 2: Substitute y=2xy = 2x into equation 2

Substitute y=2xy = 2x into 10x+3y=810x + 3y = 8:

10x+3(2x)=810x + 3(2x) = 8 10x+6x=810x + 6x = 8 16x=8(combine like terms)16x = 8 \quad \text{(combine like terms)} x=816=12x = \frac{8}{16} = \frac{1}{2}


Step 3: Substitute x=12x = \frac{1}{2} into y=2xy = 2x

Now substitute x=12x = \frac{1}{2} into y=2xy = 2x:

y=2(12)=1y = 2\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = 1


Final Solution:

The solution to the system is: x=12,y=1x = \frac{1}{2}, \quad y = 1

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5 Related Questions:

  1. How would you solve this system using the elimination method?
  2. What happens if the system of equations has no solution or infinitely many solutions?
  3. How can you graphically interpret the solution x=12,y=1x = \frac{1}{2}, y = 1?
  4. What other methods, besides substitution and elimination, can solve a system of equations?
  5. How does substituting y=2xy = 2x simplify the problem?

Tip:

Always double-check your substitution step by plugging the solution back into the original equations to verify!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Linear Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

Equation of a line (ax + by = c)
Substitution of one variable in terms of the other

Theorems

Linear system solution theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10