Math Problem Statement

Solve the following simultaneous equations:

6(2x-1+y)+5=-13 y(3x+5)=3x(2+y) - 26

Solution

Let's break down and solve the simultaneous equations step by step.

We are given two equations:

  1. 6(2x1+y)+5=136(2x - 1 + y) + 5 = -13
  2. y(3x+5)=3x(2+y)26y(3x + 5) = 3x(2 + y) - 26

Step 1: Simplify the first equation

Starting with the first equation:

6(2x1+y)+5=136(2x - 1 + y) + 5 = -13

Expand the terms inside the parentheses:

62x+6(1)+6y+5=136 \cdot 2x + 6 \cdot (-1) + 6 \cdot y + 5 = -13

This simplifies to:

12x6+6y+5=1312x - 6 + 6y + 5 = -13

Combine like terms:

12x+6y1=1312x + 6y - 1 = -13

Now, add 1 to both sides:

12x+6y=1212x + 6y = -12

Finally, divide through by 6 to simplify:

2x+y=2(Equation 1)2x + y = -2 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}

Step 2: Simplify the second equation

Now let's simplify the second equation:

y(3x+5)=3x(2+y)26y(3x + 5) = 3x(2 + y) - 26

Expand both sides:

3xy+5y=6x+3xy263xy + 5y = 6x + 3xy - 26

Cancel out the 3xy3xy terms from both sides:

5y=6x265y = 6x - 26

This simplifies to:

5y=6x26(Equation 2)5y = 6x - 26 \quad \text{(Equation 2)}

Step 3: Solve the system of equations

We now have the system:

  1. 2x+y=22x + y = -2
  2. 5y=6x265y = 6x - 26

Solve for yy in the first equation:

From equation 1:

y=22xy = -2 - 2x

Substitute this into equation 2:

Substitute y=22xy = -2 - 2x into equation 2:

5(22x)=6x265(-2 - 2x) = 6x - 26

Expand the left side:

1010x=6x26-10 - 10x = 6x - 26

Now, combine like terms. First, add 10x to both sides:

10=16x26-10 = 16x - 26

Add 26 to both sides:

16=16x16 = 16x

Now divide by 16:

x=1x = 1

Step 4: Find yy

Substitute x=1x = 1 into the equation y=22xy = -2 - 2x:

y=22(1)=22=4y = -2 - 2(1) = -2 - 2 = -4

Final Answer:

The solution to the system of equations is:

x=1,y=4x = 1, \quad y = -4

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you solve systems of equations using substitution?
  2. What are other methods to solve simultaneous equations, like elimination?
  3. How do you check if the solution to a system of equations is correct?
  4. Can you solve simultaneous equations graphically?
  5. What happens when a system of equations has no solutions?

Tip: Always check your solution by plugging the values back into the original equations to ensure they satisfy both equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simultaneous Equations
Linear Equations
Substitution Method
Simplification

Formulas

y = -2 - 2x
5y = 6x - 26

Theorems

Method of Substitution for solving simultaneous equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12