Math Problem Statement

Find the solution of the system of equations: -4x - y = -28 and x + y = 4.

Solution

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The system of equations is:

4xy=28-4x - y = -28 x+y=4x + y = 4

Step 1: Solve one equation for yy

From the second equation: x+y=4    y=4xx + y = 4 \implies y = 4 - x

Step 2: Substitute y=4xy = 4 - x into the first equation

4x(4x)=28-4x - (4 - x) = -28 Simplify: 4x4+x=28-4x - 4 + x = -28 3x4=28-3x - 4 = -28 3x=24-3x = -24 x=8x = 8

Step 3: Substitute x=8x = 8 back into y=4xy = 4 - x

y=48y = 4 - 8 y=4y = -4

Solution:

The solution to the system is: x=8,y=4x = 8, \, y = -4

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you verify the solution of a system of equations?
  2. Can this problem be solved graphically? If so, how?
  3. What are alternative methods to solve systems of equations (e.g., elimination)?
  4. How does substitution work with nonlinear equations?
  5. Can systems of equations have no solution or infinite solutions?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Linear Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

Linear equations in two variables

Theorems

Substitution method for solving systems of equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10