Q. Solve the system of equations.y=5x2+2x−1y=−8x−6Write the coordinates in exact form. Simplify all fractions and radicals.(______,______)
Set Equations Equal: Set the two equations equal to each other since they both equal y.5x2+2x−1=−8x−6
Move Terms to Form Quadratic: Move all terms to one side to form a quadratic equation.5x2+2x−1+8x+6=05x2+10x+5=0
Factor Quadratic Equation: Factor the quadratic equation if possible.The quadratic equation 5x2+10x+5 can be factored as (5x+5)(x+1).
Solve for x: Solve for x by setting each factor equal to zero.(5x+5)=0 and (x+1)=0Solving these gives x=−1 and x=−1. We only have one unique solution for x.
Substitute x to Find y: Substitute x back into one of the original equations to find the corresponding y value.Using y=−8x−6 and substituting x=−1 gives y=−8(−1)−6=8−6=2.
Write Coordinates: Write the coordinates in exact form.The coordinates of the intersection point are (−1,2).
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