Q. Solve the system of equations.y=x2+7x−43y=7x−7Write 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.y=x2+7x−43y=7x−7So, x2+7x−43=7x−7
Subtract and Simplify: Subtract 7x and add 7 to both sides to set the equation to zero.x2+7x−43−7x+7=0This simplifies to x2−36=0
Factor Quadratic Equation: Factor the quadratic equation. x2−36=(x+6)(x−6)=0
Solve for x: Solve for x by setting each factor equal to zero.x+6=0 or x−6=0This gives us x=−6 or x=6
Substitute x=−6: Substitute x=−6 into one of the original equations to find the corresponding y value.Using y=7x−7, we get y=7(−6)−7=−42−7=−49So one point of intersection is (−6,−49).
Substitute x=6: Substitute x=6 into one of the original equations to find the corresponding y value.Using y=7x−7, we get y=7(6)−7=42−7=35So the other point of intersection is (6,35).
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