Math Problem Statement

Use substitution to solve each system of equations. Solve problems 1 to 5 and write the solution for each.

Solution

Let's solve each system of equations using substitution.

Problem 1:

  1. y=6xy = 6 - x
  2. 4x3y=44x - 3y = -4

Substitute yy from equation 1 into equation 2: 4x3(6x)=44x - 3(6 - x) = -4 4x18+3x=44x - 18 + 3x = -4 7x18=47x - 18 = -4 7x=147x = 14 x=2x = 2

Now substitute xx back into equation 1 to find yy: y=62y = 6 - 2 y=4y = 4

Solution: x=2x = 2, y=4y = 4

Problem 2:

  1. x=y+3x = -y + 3
  2. 3x2y=13x - 2y = -1

Substitute xx from equation 1 into equation 2: 3(y+3)2y=13(-y + 3) - 2y = -1 3y+92y=1-3y + 9 - 2y = -1 5y+9=1-5y + 9 = -1 5y=10-5y = -10 y=2y = 2

Now substitute yy back into equation 1 to find xx: x=2+3x = -2 + 3 x=1x = 1

Solution: x=1x = 1, y=2y = 2

Problem 3:

  1. 3xy=7-3x - y = 7
  2. x+2y=6x + 2y = 6

Solve equation 1 for yy: y=7+3x-y = 7 + 3x y=73xy = -7 - 3x

Substitute yy from this equation into equation 2: x+2(73x)=6x + 2(-7 - 3x) = 6 x146x=6x - 14 - 6x = 6 5x14=6-5x - 14 = 6 5x=20-5x = 20 x=4x = -4

Now substitute xx back into the equation for yy: y=73(4)y = -7 - 3(-4) y=7+12y = -7 + 12 y=5y = 5

Solution: x=4x = -4, y=5y = 5

Problem 4:

  1. 6x3y=66x - 3y = -6
  2. y=2x+2y = 2x + 2

Substitute yy from equation 2 into equation 1: 6x3(2x+2)=66x - 3(2x + 2) = -6 6x6x6=66x - 6x - 6 = -6 6=6-6 = -6

This indicates that the system has infinitely many solutions because the two equations are dependent.

Problem 5:

Write a system of equations for the total number of soccer balls and the total amount collected: x+y=70x + y = 70 65x+15y=240065x + 15y = 2400

Solve the first equation for yy: y=70xy = 70 - x

Substitute yy into the second equation: 65x+15(70x)=240065x + 15(70 - x) = 2400 65x+105015x=240065x + 1050 - 15x = 2400 50x+1050=240050x + 1050 = 2400 50x=135050x = 1350 x=27x = 27

Now substitute xx back into the first equation: 27+y=7027 + y = 70 y=43y = 43

Solution: 27 Limited Edition soccer balls, 43 Pro NSL soccer balls.

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Related Questions:

  1. How would you check the solutions obtained for each system of equations?
  2. Can you solve each system of equations using the elimination method?
  3. What are the key steps in solving a system of linear equations using substitution?
  4. How can you verify if a system of equations has infinitely many solutions or no solutions?
  5. Can you create and solve a system of equations for a different set of problems, similar to Problem 5?

Tip:

When solving systems of equations, always double-check your substitution and simplification steps to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
System of Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

Substitution in equations
Linear equation formulas

Theorems

Substitution Method for solving systems of linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10