SOLUTION: I am not sure if this is the correct category and I apologize if it is. Question: Solve algebraically these simultaneous equations. x^2 + y^2 = 17 y = x + 3 I have r

Algebra.Com
Question 412479: I am not sure if this is the correct category and I apologize if it is.
Question:
Solve algebraically these simultaneous equations.
x^2 + y^2 = 17
y = x + 3
I have rearranged to make; x^2 + x^2 + 6x - 8
but how do I remove one of the x^2's so I can put the equation into brackets and solve?

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


I corrected your category selection. Systems of Equations that are Not Linear.

Why would you want to remove one of the terms? There are two of them, so add them together:



Multiply by



Which is a factorable quadratic equation.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism


RELATED QUESTIONS

I'm not sure if this is the category so I apologize if it's not. I have this problem that (answered by jim_thompson5910)
i am not sure if this is the right category but here it goes. I am in grade 9 math and i (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
I apologize if this question does not go with the category, but would you please answer... (answered by Edwin McCravy)
I am not sure if this is the correct category. But please help me solve this. This is... (answered by stanbon)
I am not sure I placed this question under the right category. It is h(x)=15x^2/x^2-1... (answered by KMST)
I need help with this problem. I am not sure if this problem falls under the category I... (answered by whisper)
This is a rather confusing question and I apologize if it confuses anyone else too.. but... (answered by solver91311)
I have a factoring issue. I apologize if my question is in the incorrect category. I... (answered by stanbon)
I'm not sure if this is the right category but it seems correct. Example: 9x = 3x Find... (answered by Fombitz)