Math Problem Statement

4x+5y=3;3x-2y=8

Solution

We are given the system of linear equations:

4x+5y=34x + 5y = 3 3x2y=83x - 2y = 8

To solve this system, we can use the substitution method or the elimination method. I'll use the elimination method here to solve for xx and yy.

Step 1: Make the coefficients of yy the same in both equations.

We have the coefficients of yy as 5 and -2. To eliminate yy, let's multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 5. This will make the coefficients of yy equal to 10 and -10.

(2)(4x+5y)=238x+10y=6(2) \cdot (4x + 5y) = 2 \cdot 3 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 8x + 10y = 6 (5)(3x2y)=5815x10y=40(5) \cdot (3x - 2y) = 5 \cdot 8 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 15x - 10y = 40

Step 2: Add the two equations to eliminate yy.

(8x+10y)+(15x10y)=6+40(8x + 10y) + (15x - 10y) = 6 + 40 8x+15x=468x + 15x = 46 23x=4623x = 46

Step 3: Solve for xx.

x=4623=2x = \frac{46}{23} = 2

Step 4: Substitute x=2x = 2 into one of the original equations to find yy.

Let's substitute x=2x = 2 into the first equation:

4x+5y=34x + 5y = 3 4(2)+5y=34(2) + 5y = 3 8+5y=38 + 5y = 3 5y=385y = 3 - 8 5y=55y = -5 y=55=1y = \frac{-5}{5} = -1

Final Answer:

The solution to the system of equations is:

x=2,y=1x = 2, \quad y = -1

Let me know if you'd like a further explanation or if you have any other questions!


Related Questions:

  1. How do you solve a system of equations using substitution?
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  3. What happens if the system has no solution or infinitely many solutions?
  4. How can we use matrices to solve a system of equations?
  5. Can a system of linear equations have exactly one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions?

Tip: Always check your solution by substituting xx and yy back into both original equations to confirm the values satisfy both equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Systems of Equations
Elimination Method
Substitution Method

Formulas

Linear equations of the form ax + by = c

Theorems

Elimination method
Substitution method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10