Math Problem Statement

X+y+z=100,1x+5y+0.05z=100

Solution

You have a system of two equations with three variables xx, yy, and zz. The system is:

  1. x+y+z=100x + y + z = 100
  2. 1x+5y+0.05z=1001x + 5y + 0.05z = 100

We can solve this system using substitution or elimination methods. Let's use substitution to express one variable in terms of the others.

Step 1: Solve the first equation for xx

From the first equation: x=100yzx = 100 - y - z

Step 2: Substitute x=100yzx = 100 - y - z into the second equation

Substitute into the second equation: 1(100yz)+5y+0.05z=1001(100 - y - z) + 5y + 0.05z = 100 Simplifying the equation: 100yz+5y+0.05z=100100 - y - z + 5y + 0.05z = 100 Combine like terms: 100+4y0.95z=100100 + 4y - 0.95z = 100

Step 3: Simplify the equation

Subtract 100 from both sides: 4y0.95z=04y - 0.95z = 0 So, 4y=0.95z4y = 0.95z Now divide by 4: y=0.95z4y = \frac{0.95z}{4} y=0.2375zy = 0.2375z

Step 4: Substitute y=0.2375zy = 0.2375z into the first equation

Now substitute y=0.2375zy = 0.2375z into the first equation: x+0.2375z+z=100x + 0.2375z + z = 100 Simplify: x+1.2375z=100x + 1.2375z = 100 Solve for xx: x=1001.2375zx = 100 - 1.2375z

Step 5: Parametric solutions

Now, you have expressions for both xx and yy in terms of zz: x=1001.2375zx = 100 - 1.2375z y=0.2375zy = 0.2375z Thus, the solution depends on the value of zz. You can assign any value to zz and calculate corresponding values of xx and yy.

Would you like to choose a specific value for zz, or should we explore this further? Let me know if you need more details!

Relative questions:

  1. How can we test specific values for zz to find solutions?
  2. What happens if we set z=0z = 0? How does it affect xx and yy?
  3. Can we solve this system graphically, and what does the solution represent geometrically?
  4. What is the effect of having more variables than equations in this system?
  5. How does the substitution method work for larger systems of equations?

Tip: When solving systems with more variables than equations, expect infinitely many solutions, typically expressed parametrically.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Systems of Equations
Parametric Solutions

Formulas

x + y + z = 100
1x + 5y + 0.05z = 100
Substitution Method: Solve one equation for a variable and substitute it into the other equation

Theorems

Linear System Solutions: A system with fewer equations than variables has infinitely many solutions, typically expressed parametrically.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12