Math Problem Statement

Solve the simultaneous equations below. y-6x +17 =0 4x+y-3=0

Solution

We are solving the system of equations:

  1. y6x+17=0y - 6x + 17 = 0
  2. 4x+y3=04x + y - 3 = 0

Step 1: Rewrite both equations in standard form

  1. y=6x17y = 6x - 17 (from equation 1)
  2. y=4x+3y = -4x + 3 (from equation 2)

Step 2: Set the expressions for yy equal to each other

Since both equations equal yy, we can equate them: 6x17=4x+36x - 17 = -4x + 3

Step 3: Solve for xx

6x+4x=3+176x + 4x = 3 + 17 10x=2010x = 20 x=2x = 2

Step 4: Substitute x=2x = 2 into one of the original equations

Using equation 1 (y=6x17y = 6x - 17): y=6(2)17y = 6(2) - 17 y=1217y = 12 - 17 y=5y = -5

Final Solution

The solution to the system is: x=2,y=5x = 2, \, y = -5

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Tip:

For quick checks, always substitute your solution back into both original equations to verify correctness!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simultaneous Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

y = 6x - 17 (rewriting equations in terms of one variable)
y = -4x + 3 (rewriting equations in terms of one variable)

Theorems

Linear Equation Theory

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10