Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13
A Linear Equation is an equation of a line.
Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13
A Quadratic Equation is the equation of a parabola
and has at least one variable squared (such as x2)
Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13
And together they form a System
of a Linear and a Quadratic Equation

A System of those two equations can be solved (find where they intersect), either:

  • Graphically (by plotting them both on the Function Grapher and zooming in)
  • or using Algebra

How to Solve using Algebra

  • Make both equations into "y =" format
  • Set them equal to each other
  • Simplify into "= 0" format (like a standard Quadratic Equation)
  • Solve the Quadratic Equation!
  • Use the linear equation to calculate matching "y" values, so we get (x,y) points as answers

An example will help:

  • y = x2 - 5x + 7
  • y = 2x + 1

Make both equations into "y=" format:

They are both in "y=" format, so go straight to next step

Set them equal to each other

x2 - 5x + 7 = 2x + 1

Simplify into "= 0" format (like a standard Quadratic Equation)

Subtract 2x from both sides: x2 - 7x + 7 = 1

Subtract 1 from both sides: x2 - 7x + 6 = 0

Solve the Quadratic Equation!

(The hardest part for me)

You can read how to solve Quadratic Equations, but here we will factor the Quadratic Equation:

Start with: x2 - 7x + 6 = 0

Rewrite -7x as -x-6x: x2 - x - 6x + 6 = 0

Then: x(x-1) - 6(x-1) = 0

Then: (x-1)(x-6) = 0

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13

Which gives us the solutions x=1 and x=6

Use the linear equation to calculate matching "y" values, so we get (x,y) points as answers

The matching y values are (also see Graph):

  • for x=1: y = 2x+1 = 3
  • for x=6: y = 2x+1 = 13

Our solution: the two points are (1,3) and (6,13)

I think of it as three stages:

Combine into Quadratic Equation ⇒ Solve the Quadratic ⇒ Calculate the points

Solutions

There are three possible cases:

  • No real solution (happens when they never intersect)
  • One real solution (when the straight line just touches the quadratic)
  • Two real solutions (like the example above)

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13

Time for another example!

  • y - x2 = 7 - 5x
  • 4y - 8x = -21

Make both equations into "y=" format:

First equation is: y - x2 = 7 - 5x

Add x2 to both sides: y = x2 + 7 - 5x

Second equation is: 4y - 8x = -21

Add 8x to both sides: 4y = 8x - 21

Divide all by 4: y = 2x - 5.25

Set them equal to each other

x2 - 5x + 7 = 2x - 5.25

Simplify into "= 0" format (like a standard Quadratic Equation)

Subtract 2x from both sides: x2 - 7x + 7 = -5.25

Add 5.25 to both sides: x2 - 7x + 12.25 = 0

Solve the Quadratic Equation!

Using the Quadratic Formula from Quadratic Equations:

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13

  • x = [ -b ± √(b2-4ac) ] / 2a
  • x = [ 7 ± √((-7)2-4×1×12.25) ] / 2×1
  • x = [ 7 ± √(49-49) ] / 2
  • x = [ 7 ± √0 ] / 2
  • x = 3.5

Just one solution! (The "discriminant" is 0)

Use the linear equation to calculate matching "y" values, so we get (x,y) points as answers

The matching y value is:

  • for x=3.5: y = 2x-5.25 = 1.75

Our solution: (3.5,1.75)

Kaboom!

The cannon ball flies through the air, following a parabola: y = 2 + 0.12x - 0.002x2

The land slopes upward: y = 0.15x

Where does the cannon ball land?

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13

Both equations are already in the "y =" format, so set them equal to each other:

0.15x = 2 + 0.12x - 0.002x2

Simplify into "= 0" format:

Bring all terms to left: 0.002x2 + 0.15x - 0.12x - 2 = 0

Simplify: 0.002x2 + 0.03x - 2 = 0

Multiply by 500: x2 + 15x - 1000 = 0

Solve the Quadratic Equation:

Split 15x into -25x+40x: x2 -25x + 40x - 1000 = 0

Then: x(x-25) + 40(x-25) = 0

Then: (x+40)(x-25) = 0

x = -40 or 25

The negative answer can be ignored, so x = 25

Use the linear equation to calculate matching "y" value:

y = 0.15 x 25 = 3.75

So the cannonball impacts the slope at (25, 3.75)

You can also find the answer graphically by using the Function Grapher:

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13
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Both Variables Squared

Sometimes BOTH terms of the quadratic can be squared:

The circle x2 + y2 = 25

And the straight line 3y - 2x = 6

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13

First put the line in "y=" format:

Move 2x to right hand side: 3y = 2x + 6

Divide by 3: y = 2x/3 + 2

NOW, Instead of making the circle into "y=" format, we can use substitution (replace "y" in the quadratic with the linear expression):

Put y = 2x/3 + 2 into circle equation: x2 + (2x/3 + 2)2 = 25

Expand: x2 + 4x2/9 + 2(2x/3)(2) + 22 = 25

Multiply all by 9: 9x2 + 4x2 + 2(2x)(2)(3) + (9)(22) = (9)(25)

Simplify: 13x2+ 24x + 36 = 225

Subtract 225 from both sides: 13x2+ 24x - 189 = 0

Now it is in standard Quadratic form, let's solve it:

13x2+ 24x - 189 = 0

Split 24x into 63x-39x: 13x2+ 63x - 39x - 189 = 0

Then: x(13x + 63) - 3(13x + 63) = 0

Then: (x - 3)(13x + 63) = 0

So: x = 3 or -63/13

Now work out y-values:

Substitute x = 3 into linear equation:

  • 3y - 6 = 6
  • 3y = 12
  • y = 4
  • So one point is (3, 4)

Substitute x = -63/13 into linear equation:

  • 3y + 126/13 = 6
  • y + 42/13 = 2
  • y = 2 - 42/13 = 26/13 - 42/13 = -16/13
  • So the other point is (-63/13, -16/13)

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13

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Learning Outcomes

  • Solve a system that represents the intersection of a parabola and a line using substitution.
  • Solve a system that represents the intersection of a circle and a line using substitution.
  • Solve a system that represents the intersection of a circle and an ellipse using elimination.

A system of nonlinear equations is a system of two or more equations in two or more variables containing at least one equation that is not linear. Recall that a linear equation can take the form [latex]Ax+By+C=0[/latex]. Any equation that cannot be written in this form in nonlinear. The substitution method we used for linear systems is the same method we will use for nonlinear systems. We solve one equation for one variable and then substitute the result into the second equation to solve for another variable, and so on. There is, however, a variation in the possible outcomes.

Intersection of a Parabola and a Line

There are three possible types of solutions for a system of nonlinear equations involving a parabola and a line.

The graphs below illustrate possible solution sets for a system of equations involving a parabola and a line.

  • No solution. The line will never intersect the parabola.
  • One solution. The line is tangent to the parabola and intersects the parabola at exactly one point.
  • Two solutions. The line crosses on the inside of the parabola and intersects the parabola at two points.

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13

How To: Given a system of equations containing a line and a parabola, find the solution.

  1. Solve the linear equation for one of the variables.
  2. Substitute the expression obtained in step one into the parabola equation.
  3. Solve for the remaining variable.
  4. Check your solutions in both equations.

Solve the system of equations.

[latex]\begin{array}{l}x-y=-1\hfill \\ y={x}^{2}+1\hfill \end{array}[/latex]

Yes, but because [latex]x[/latex] is squared in the second equation this could give us extraneous solutions for [latex]x[/latex].

For [latex]y=1[/latex]

[latex]\begin{align}&y={x}^{2}+1 \\ &y={x}^{2}+1 \\ &{x}^{2}=0 \\ &x=\pm \sqrt{0}=0 \end{align}[/latex]

This gives us the same value as in the solution.

For [latex]y=2[/latex]

[latex]\begin{align}&y={x}^{2}+1 \\ &2={x}^{2}+1 \\ &{x}^{2}=1 \\ &x=\pm \sqrt{1}=\pm 1 \end{align}[/latex]

Notice that [latex]-1[/latex] is an extraneous solution.

Solve the given system of equations by substitution.

[latex]\begin{gathered}3x-y=-2 \\ 2{x}^{2}-y=0 \end{gathered}[/latex]

Just as with a parabola and a line, there are three possible outcomes when solving a system of equations representing a circle and a line.

The graph below illustrates possible solution sets for a system of equations involving a circle and a line.

  • No solution. The line does not intersect the circle.
  • One solution. The line is tangent to the circle and intersects the circle at exactly one point.
  • Two solutions. The line crosses the circle and intersects it at two points.

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13

How To: Given a system of equations containing a line and a circle, find the solution.

  1. Solve the linear equation for one of the variables.
  2. Substitute the expression obtained in step one into the equation for the circle.
  3. Solve for the remaining variable.
  4. Check your solutions in both equations.

Find the intersection of the given circle and the given line by substitution.

[latex]\begin{gathered}{x}^{2}+{y}^{2}=5 \\ y=3x - 5 \end{gathered}[/latex]

Solve the system of nonlinear equations.

[latex]\begin{array}{l}{x}^{2}+{y}^{2}=10\hfill \\ x - 3y=-10\hfill \end{array}[/latex]

We have seen that substitution is often the preferred method when a system of equations includes a linear equation and a nonlinear equation. However, when both equations in the system have like variables of the second degree, solving them using elimination by addition is often easier than substitution. Generally, elimination is a far simpler method when the system involves only two equations in two variables (a two-by-two system), rather than a three-by-three system, as there are fewer steps. As an example, we will investigate the possible types of solutions when solving a system of equations representing a circle and an ellipse.

The figure below illustrates possible solution sets for a system of equations involving a circle and an ellipse.

  • No solution. The circle and ellipse do not intersect. One shape is inside the other or the circle and the ellipse are a distance away from the other.
  • One solution. The circle and ellipse are tangent to each other, and intersect at exactly one point.
  • Two solutions. The circle and the ellipse intersect at two points.
  • Three solutions. The circle and the ellipse intersect at three points.
  • Four solutions. The circle and the ellipse intersect at four points.

Write two solutions of the equation x+y 13

Solve the system of nonlinear equations.

[latex]\begin{align} {x}^{2}+{y}^{2}=26 \hspace{5mm} \left(1\right)\\ 3{x}^{2}+25{y}^{2}=100 \hspace{5mm} \left(2\right)\end{align}[/latex]

Find the solution set for the given system of nonlinear equations.

[latex]\begin{gathered}4{x}^{2}+{y}^{2}=13\\ {x}^{2}+{y}^{2}=10\end{gathered}[/latex]

In the following video, we present an example of how to solve a system of non-linear equations that represent the intersection of an ellipse and a hyperbola.

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