Math Problem Statement

Solve the system by the addition method.

3 x plus 14 y

3x+14y

=

9

9

4 x minus 14 y

4x−14y

=

12

12

**A.**The solution is enter your response here. ​(Type an ordered​ pair.)

**B.**There are infinitely many solutions.

**C.**There is no solution. 

Solution

We are asked to solve the system of equations using the addition method:

  1. 3x+14y=93x + 14y = 9
  2. 4x14y=124x - 14y = 12

Step 1: Add the two equations

To eliminate yy, we can add the two equations directly since the yy-terms cancel each other out:

(3x+14y)+(4x14y)=9+12(3x + 14y) + (4x - 14y) = 9 + 12

Simplifying:

3x+4x=9+123x + 4x = 9 + 12

7x=217x = 21

Step 2: Solve for xx

x=217=3x = \frac{21}{7} = 3

Step 3: Substitute x=3x = 3 into one of the original equations

Substitute into the first equation 3x+14y=93x + 14y = 9:

3(3)+14y=93(3) + 14y = 9

9+14y=99 + 14y = 9

Subtract 9 from both sides:

14y=014y = 0

y=014=0y = \frac{0}{14} = 0

Final Solution:

The solution is the ordered pair (x,y)=(3,0)(x, y) = (3, 0).

Thus, the answer is:

A. The solution is (3,0)(3, 0).


Would you like a deeper explanation or details on any step?

Here are 5 questions for deeper understanding:

  1. What happens if the coefficients of yy do not cancel out?
  2. How does the addition method compare with substitution in solving systems of equations?
  3. Could we have solved the system by graphing the equations?
  4. What are the criteria for systems of equations to have infinitely many solutions?
  5. How would the solution change if we altered the constants on the right-hand side?

Tip: Always check your solution by substituting both values into the original equations to ensure they satisfy both!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Systems
Addition Method (Elimination)

Formulas

Addition method for systems of equations

Theorems

Linear Combination Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10