SOLUTION: I need help solving this question: Solve the following system for x and y: {{{ sqrt(x)-2sqrt(y)=-1}}} {{{ 3sqrt(x)+4sqrt(y)=17}}}

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Question 164969: I need help solving this question:
Solve the following system for x and y:



Found 2 solutions by ankor@dixie-net.com, Mathtut:
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the following system for x and y:


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Multiply the 1st equation by 2, add to the 2nd equation:


--------------------------------addition eliminates y, find x

; divide both sides by 5
= 3
Square both sides
x = 9
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Find y using the 1st equation, substitute 9 for x




Divide both sides by -2

Square both sides
y = 4
:
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Check solution in the 2nd original equation:

3(3) + 4(2) = 17

Answer by Mathtut(3670)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve similtaneously: multiply top equation by -3 then add to 2nd equation
-3() you get
add to and the x terms cancel out so you end up with . now square both sides and you get 100y=400 y=4 plugin y=4 to either equation, I chose the 1st, to get find x. sqrt(x)-2sqrt(4)=-1 so sqrt(x)-2(2)=-1 and sqrt(x)=3 now square both terms to get rid of sqrt(x) and your left with x=9
answer: x=9
y=4

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