Math Problem Statement

x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 3 = 0 and y^2 + x - 1 = 0. Find the solution set of this system of equations in real numbers.

Solution

The given system of equations is:

x2+y24x+3=0x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 3 = 0

y2+x1=0y^2 + x - 1 = 0

Solution Approach:

  1. Express y2y^2 in terms of xx from the second equation: y2=1xy^2 = 1 - x

  2. Substitute y2=1xy^2 = 1 - x into the first equation: x2+(1x)4x+3=0x^2 + (1 - x) - 4x + 3 = 0

  3. Simplify the equation: x2x+14x+3=0x^2 - x + 1 - 4x + 3 = 0 x25x+4=0x^2 - 5x + 4 = 0

  4. Factorize the quadratic equation: (x4)(x1)=0(x - 4)(x - 1) = 0

    So, the solutions for xx are: x=4orx=1x = 4 \quad \text{or} \quad x = 1

  5. Find corresponding yy values:

    • For x=4x = 4:

      y2=14=3y^2 = 1 - 4 = -3 (No real solution since y2y^2 cannot be negative)

    • For x=1x = 1:

      y2=11=0y^2 = 1 - 1 = 0

      So, y=0y = 0.

Conclusion:

The only real solution is:

(1,0)(1, 0)


Would you like a detailed explanation of any step? Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you determine the real solution set of a system of equations?
  2. What methods can be used to solve a system of nonlinear equations?
  3. How do you check if a quadratic equation has real solutions?
  4. What is the graphical interpretation of this solution?
  5. Can a system of equations have no real solutions? How do you identify such cases?

Tip: When solving nonlinear systems, substitution is a powerful method, especially when one equation can be solved explicitly for a variable.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
System of Equations
Quadratic Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

y^2 = 1 - x
x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 3 = 0
x^2 - 5x + 4 = 0

Theorems

Solution of systems of equations
Quadratic equation factorization

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11