Math Problem Statement

Using the method of substitution to solve the system: x + 4y = 3 2x - y = 4

Solution

To solve the system of equations using substitution:

  1. Start with the given equations: x+4y=3x + 4y = 3 2xy=42x - y = 4

  2. Solve the first equation for xx: x=34yx = 3 - 4y

  3. Substitute x=34yx = 3 - 4y into the second equation: 2(34y)y=42(3 - 4y) - y = 4 68yy=46 - 8y - y = 4 69y=46 - 9y = 4 9y=46-9y = 4 - 6 9y=2-9y = -2 y=29y = \frac{2}{9}

  4. Substitute y=29y = \frac{2}{9} back into x=34yx = 3 - 4y: x=34(29)x = 3 - 4\left(\frac{2}{9}\right) x=389x = 3 - \frac{8}{9} x=27989x = \frac{27}{9} - \frac{8}{9} x=199x = \frac{19}{9}

Thus, the solution is (199,29)\left(\frac{19}{9}, \frac{2}{9}\right), which matches option (b).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Linear Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

Substitution of one variable into another equation
Basic operations for solving linear equations

Theorems

Fundamental theorem of algebraic equations for linear systems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10