Math Problem Statement

(x - 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 10; x^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 25

Solution

We are given two equations:

  1. (x3)2+(y5)2=10(x - 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 10
  2. x2+(y+1)2=25x^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 25

These represent two circles on the xyxy-plane, and we can analyze them to find their points of intersection by solving for xx and yy.

Step 1: Expanding the equations

Let’s first expand both equations.

Expanding equation 1:

(x3)2+(y5)2=10(x - 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 10 Expanding each term: (x3)2=x26x+9(x - 3)^2 = x^2 - 6x + 9 (y5)2=y210y+25(y - 5)^2 = y^2 - 10y + 25 Thus, equation 1 becomes: x26x+9+y210y+25=10x^2 - 6x + 9 + y^2 - 10y + 25 = 10 Simplifying: x2+y26x10y+34=10x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 10y + 34 = 10 x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 10y + 24 = 0 \tag{1}

Expanding equation 2:

x2+(y+1)2=25x^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 25 Expanding each term: (y+1)2=y2+2y+1(y + 1)^2 = y^2 + 2y + 1 Thus, equation 2 becomes: x2+y2+2y+1=25x^2 + y^2 + 2y + 1 = 25 Simplifying: x^2 + y^2 + 2y - 24 = 0 \tag{2}

Step 2: Subtract the two equations

Now subtract equation (2) from equation (1): (x2+y26x10y+24)(x2+y2+2y24)=0(x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 10y + 24) - (x^2 + y^2 + 2y - 24) = 0 Simplifying: 6x10y+242y+24=0-6x - 10y + 24 - 2y + 24 = 0 6x12y+48=0-6x - 12y + 48 = 0 6x+12y=486x + 12y = 48 Dividing by 6: x + 2y = 8 \tag{3}

Step 3: Solve for xx and yy

We now have the linear equation x+2y=8x + 2y = 8. We can solve for xx in terms of yy: x=82yx = 8 - 2y

Step 4: Substitute into one of the original equations

Substitute x=82yx = 8 - 2y into equation (2): (82y)2+y2+2y24=0(8 - 2y)^2 + y^2 + 2y - 24 = 0 Expanding (82y)2(8 - 2y)^2: (82y)2=6432y+4y2(8 - 2y)^2 = 64 - 32y + 4y^2 Thus, the equation becomes: 6432y+4y2+y2+2y24=064 - 32y + 4y^2 + y^2 + 2y - 24 = 0 Simplifying: 5y230y+40=05y^2 - 30y + 40 = 0 Dividing by 5: y26y+8=0y^2 - 6y + 8 = 0 Factoring: (y4)(y2)=0(y - 4)(y - 2) = 0 So, y=4y = 4 or y=2y = 2.

Step 5: Find the corresponding xx-values

For y=4y = 4: x=82(4)=88=0x = 8 - 2(4) = 8 - 8 = 0

For y=2y = 2: x=82(2)=84=4x = 8 - 2(2) = 8 - 4 = 4

Final solution:

The points of intersection are: (0,4)and(4,2)(0, 4) \quad \text{and} \quad (4, 2)

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the equation of a circle given its center and radius?
  2. Can you solve a system of a linear equation and a quadratic equation graphically?
  3. What are the key properties of circles that help in solving intersection problems?
  4. How would this problem change if one of the equations represented a line instead of a circle?
  5. How do you classify the intersection points of two geometric shapes?

Tip: When solving systems involving quadratics, try to simplify the problem by eliminating variables through substitution or elimination.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Systems of Equations
Circle Equations

Formulas

Equation of a circle: (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2
Linear equation: ax + by = c
Quadratic equation: ax^2 + bx + c = 0

Theorems

Intersection points of two circles
Factoring quadratic equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12