Math Problem Statement

Multiply both sides of each equation by a common denominator to eliminate the fractions. Then solve the system: (5x/2) + (5y/3) = 95/6 (x/4) + (y/3) = 23/12

Solution

Let's work through the system of equations presented in your image by eliminating the fractions.

The system of equations is:

5x2+5y3=956\frac{5x}{2} + \frac{5y}{3} = \frac{95}{6} x4+y3=2312\frac{x}{4} + \frac{y}{3} = \frac{23}{12}

Step 1: Eliminate fractions in the first equation

The least common denominator (LCD) for 22, 33, and 66 is 66. Multiply every term in the first equation by 6:

6×(5x2)+6×(5y3)=6×9566 \times \left( \frac{5x}{2} \right) + 6 \times \left( \frac{5y}{3} \right) = 6 \times \frac{95}{6}

This simplifies to:

3(5x)+2(5y)=953(5x) + 2(5y) = 95

15x+10y=9515x + 10y = 95

Step 2: Eliminate fractions in the second equation

The least common denominator for 44, 33, and 1212 is 1212. Multiply every term in the second equation by 12:

12×(x4)+12×(y3)=12×231212 \times \left( \frac{x}{4} \right) + 12 \times \left( \frac{y}{3} \right) = 12 \times \frac{23}{12}

This simplifies to:

3x+4y=233x + 4y = 23

Step 3: Solve the system of equations

We now have the system of equations:

  1. 15x+10y=9515x + 10y = 95
  2. 3x+4y=233x + 4y = 23

Let's solve this system using substitution or elimination. I'll use the elimination method.

Multiply the second equation by 5 to align the xx terms with the first equation:

5(3x+4y=23)    15x+20y=1155(3x + 4y = 23) \implies 15x + 20y = 115

Now subtract the first equation from this result:

(15x+20y)(15x+10y)=11595(15x + 20y) - (15x + 10y) = 115 - 95

Simplifying:

10y=2010y = 20

y=2y = 2

Step 4: Substitute y=2y = 2 into one of the original equations

Substitute y=2y = 2 into 3x+4y=233x + 4y = 23:

3x+4(2)=233x + 4(2) = 23

3x+8=233x + 8 = 23

3x=153x = 15

x=5x = 5

Final Answer:

The solution to the system is x=5x = 5 and y=2y = 2. The ordered pair is (5,2)(5, 2).

So, the correct choice is A: The solution is (5,2)(5, 2).


Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are five additional questions that might be helpful for related learning:

  1. How can we check the solution to ensure it's correct?
  2. What is the elimination method and how does it compare to substitution?
  3. Could this system have had infinitely many solutions? How can we tell?
  4. Why do we use the least common denominator when eliminating fractions?
  5. How do the values of xx and yy change if the equations were altered?

Tip: Always check your solution by substituting the values back into the original equations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Systems of Equations
Fraction Elimination
Algebra

Formulas

Elimination Method
Multiplying by Least Common Denominator (LCD)

Theorems

Elimination and Substitution Methods

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11