Math Problem Statement

2x+4y=8

x=2

What is the substitution equation? Question Blank 1 of 5 type your answer...

What is the nickname of the variable? Question Blank 2 of 5 type your answer...

Who does the nickname rename? Question Blank 3 of 5 type your answer...

Where should the substitution be made(which equation) 1 or 2?
Question Blank 4 of 5 type your answer...

What is the solution as an ordered pair? Question Blank 5 of 5 type your answer...

Solution

Let's go through the questions and their solutions one by one.

1. What is the substitution equation?

You are given two equations:

  1. 2x+4y=82x + 4y = 8
  2. x=2x = 2

The substitution equation comes from substituting x=2x = 2 into the first equation: 2(2)+4y=82(2) + 4y = 8 This is the substitution equation: 4+4y=84 + 4y = 8

2. What is the nickname of the variable?

The variable being substituted is xx. The "nickname" for xx could simply be "the known value" or "the replaced variable."

3. Who does the nickname rename?

The nickname "the known value" or "the replaced variable" renames the variable xx, because it's the value that you are replacing in the equation.

4. Where should the substitution be made (which equation) 1 or 2?

The substitution should be made in equation 1, because equation 2 already gives the value of xx. You need to substitute this value into equation 1.

5. What is the solution as an ordered pair?

After substituting x=2x = 2 into the first equation, you get: 4+4y=84 + 4y = 8 Solve for yy: 4y=844y = 8 - 4 4y=44y = 4 y=1y = 1 So, the solution as an ordered pair is (x,y)=(2,1)(x, y) = (2, 1).


Would you like further details on any part of this process?

Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. How do you solve the equation 4+4y=84 + 4y = 8 step by step?
  2. Why is it important to substitute the value of xx into equation 1?
  3. What would happen if the value of xx were different in equation 2?
  4. How can you verify that the solution (2,1)(2, 1) is correct?
  5. What do the variables xx and yy represent in this context?

Tip: Substitution is a powerful method for solving systems of equations. Always check your solution by substituting it back into the original equations to ensure accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

2x + 4y = 8
x = 2

Theorems

Substitution method for solving systems of equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10