Math Problem Statement

((1/2)m)+((2/3)n)-6=0 and ((-3/2)m)+((1/2)n)+3=0

Solution

We are given two simultaneous linear equations:

  1. 12m+23n6=0\frac{1}{2}m + \frac{2}{3}n - 6 = 0
  2. 32m+12n+3=0-\frac{3}{2}m + \frac{1}{2}n + 3 = 0

To solve for mm and nn, let's follow these steps:

Step 1: Eliminate fractions by multiplying the equations by suitable numbers.

First equation:

12m+23n6=0\frac{1}{2}m + \frac{2}{3}n - 6 = 0 Multiply the entire equation by 6 (LCM of 2 and 3) to clear the fractions: 3m+4n36=03m + 4n - 36 = 0 3m+4n=36(Equation 3)3m + 4n = 36 \quad \text{(Equation 3)}

Second equation:

32m+12n+3=0-\frac{3}{2}m + \frac{1}{2}n + 3 = 0 Multiply the entire equation by 2 to clear the fractions: 3m+n+6=0-3m + n + 6 = 0 3m+n=6(Equation 4)-3m + n = -6 \quad \text{(Equation 4)}

Step 2: Solve the system of linear equations.

We now have two equations:

  1. 3m+4n=363m + 4n = 36 (Equation 3)
  2. 3m+n=6-3m + n = -6 (Equation 4)

Add the two equations to eliminate mm:

(3m3m)+(4n+n)=366(3m - 3m) + (4n + n) = 36 - 6 5n=305n = 30 n=6n = 6

Step 3: Substitute n=6n = 6 into one of the original equations to solve for mm.

Substitute into Equation 4: 3m+6=6-3m + 6 = -6 3m=12-3m = -12 m=4m = 4

Final Answer:

The solution is: m=4,n=6m = 4, \quad n = 6

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Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. Solve the system of equations 2x+3y=102x + 3y = 10 and xy=2x - y = 2.
  2. Find the value of xx and yy for the system x+4y=12x + 4y = 12 and 3x2y=83x - 2y = 8.
  3. If a=3x+2ya = 3x + 2y and b=4xyb = 4x - y, find xx and yy when a=10a = 10 and b=6b = 6.
  4. Solve for pp and qq in the system: 5p3q=75p - 3q = 7 and 2p+q=42p + q = 4.
  5. Solve x5y=20x - 5y = 20 and 3x+4y=123x + 4y = 12.

Tip: Always multiply the entire equation by the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators to eliminate fractions before solving.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simultaneous Linear Equations
Fractions

Formulas

m + n = 0
System of Equations Addition Method
Substitution Method

Theorems

Linear Equation Solution by Elimination

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11