Math Problem Statement

solve this problem by substitution: 4x+5y=2, 4x-20y=-3

Solution

To solve the system of equations by substitution, we start with the two equations:

  1. 4x+5y=24x + 5y = 2 (Equation 1)
  2. 4x20y=34x - 20y = -3 (Equation 2)

Step 1: Solve one equation for one variable.

Let's solve Equation 1 for xx:

4x=25y4x = 2 - 5y

Dividing both sides by 4 gives:

x=25y4x = \frac{2 - 5y}{4}

Step 2: Substitute xx into the other equation.

Now, substitute xx into Equation 2:

4(25y4)20y=34\left(\frac{2 - 5y}{4}\right) - 20y = -3

This simplifies to:

25y20y=32 - 5y - 20y = -3

Combine like terms:

225y=32 - 25y = -3

Step 3: Solve for yy.

Subtract 2 from both sides:

25y=32-25y = -3 - 2

25y=5-25y = -5

Divide by -25:

y=525=15y = \frac{-5}{-25} = \frac{1}{5}

Step 4: Substitute yy back to find xx.

Now substitute y=15y = \frac{1}{5} back into the equation for xx:

x=25(15)4x = \frac{2 - 5\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)}{4}

x=214=14x = \frac{2 - 1}{4} = \frac{1}{4}

Final Solution:

The solution to the system of equations is:

x=14,y=15x = \frac{1}{4}, \quad y = \frac{1}{5}

Summary:

The solution is (x,y)=(14,15)(x, y) = \left(\frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{5}\right).

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. How can we verify the solution by substituting back into the original equations?
  2. What would be the graphical representation of these equations?
  3. How can we solve this system using the elimination method?
  4. What happens if we change one of the equations slightly?
  5. Can this system of equations have no solutions or infinitely many solutions?

Tip: Always check your solutions by substituting them back into the original equations to confirm their validity!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

4x + 5y = 2
4x - 20y = -3

Theorems

Substitution method for solving systems of equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10