Solve Linear Equations Systems
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Solve the system
a)2x+8y=17 b) solve x^2+y^2=4
3x-5y=4 x+y=1
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Two step-by-step examples of solving systems of equations (including a nonlinear system).
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Part A:
2x+8y=17
3x-5y=4
Multiply the first equation by 3:
6x + 24y = 51
Multiply the second equation by -2:
-6x + 10y = -8
Add those two new equations:
34y = 43
Divide by 34:
y = 43/34
Solve for x with the first equation:
2x + 8*43/34 = 17
Subtract 8*43/34:
2x = 17 - ...
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