Q. Solve the system of equations.−9y+4x−11=0−3y+10x+31=0x=□y=□
Write equations: Write down the system of equations.−9y+4x−11=0−3y+10x+31=0We need to find the values of x and y that satisfy both equations.
Rearrange first equation: Rearrange the first equation to express x in terms of y. 4x=9y+11 x=49y+11 This equation now expresses x in terms of y.
Substitute expression for x: Substitute the expression for x from Step 2 into the second equation.−3y+10(49y+11)+31=0This will allow us to solve for y.
Distribute and simplify: Distribute and simplify the equation from Step 3.−3y+490y+110+31=0Multiply everything by 4 to clear the fraction:−12y+90y+110+124=0This simplifies to:78y+234=0
Solve for y: Solve for y.78y=−234y=78−234y=−3We have found the value of y.
Substitute y into expression for x: Substitute y=−3 into the expression for x from Step 2.x=49(−3)+11x=4−27+11x=4−16x=−4We have found the value of x.
Check the solution: Check the solution by substituting x and y into both original equations.First equation: −9(−3)+4(−4)−11=027−16−11=00=0Second equation: −3(−3)+10(−4)+31=09−40+31=00=0Both checks are correct.
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