Math Problem Statement

x+y-4=0 2x=8y-4

Solution

You have the system of equations:

  1. x+y4=0x + y - 4 = 0
  2. 2x=8y42x = 8y - 4

Let's solve this step-by-step.

Step 1: Rearrange the first equation to express xx in terms of yy:

From x+y4=0x + y - 4 = 0, we can isolate xx: x=4yx = 4 - y

Step 2: Substitute this expression for xx into the second equation:

The second equation is 2x=8y42x = 8y - 4. Substitute x=4yx = 4 - y into this: 2(4y)=8y42(4 - y) = 8y - 4 Simplify: 82y=8y48 - 2y = 8y - 4

Step 3: Solve for yy:

Add 2y2y to both sides: 8=10y48 = 10y - 4 Now, add 44 to both sides: 12=10y12 = 10y Finally, divide by 10: y=1210=65y = \frac{12}{10} = \frac{6}{5}

Step 4: Substitute y=65y = \frac{6}{5} into the expression for xx:

Now substitute y=65y = \frac{6}{5} back into x=4yx = 4 - y: x=465x = 4 - \frac{6}{5} Rewrite 4 as 205\frac{20}{5}: x=20565=145x = \frac{20}{5} - \frac{6}{5} = \frac{14}{5}

Final Solution:

The solution to the system of equations is: x=145,y=65x = \frac{14}{5}, \quad y = \frac{6}{5}

Would you like a more detailed explanation of any step, or do you have other questions on this?

Related Questions:

  1. How would the solution change if we had a different coefficient in front of xx in the first equation?
  2. What is the graphical interpretation of solving this system of linear equations?
  3. How can we use substitution in systems of equations involving three variables?
  4. Can you solve this system by elimination instead of substitution?
  5. How do you check the solution of a system of equations?

Tip: When solving systems of equations, always check the solutions by substituting them back into the original equations to ensure they satisfy both.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

x = 4 - y
2x = 8y - 4

Theorems

Substitution method for solving systems of linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10