Simultaneous equations (the term is plural) must have two relationships shown, so that you can find the values of x and y that are *simultaneously* true for both relationships. There is no way to get a unique answer from a single equation in two unknowns.
Suppose the second relationship were x - y = -3
You can rewrite this as y = x+3 (convince yourself)
Then substitute this relationship for y into your first equation
4x + 7 (x + 3) = 26
4x + 7x + 21 = 26
11x = 5
x = 5/11
Now put this numerical value for x into the second equation and solve for y:
y = 5/11 + 3 = 38/11
You have solved for x and y in two simultaneous equations.
I am sure you will find there is a paired equation in your *actual* problem - there must be. This example that I made up is NOT the answer to your problem - you just solve it the equivalent way.
Mark
Catherine
2013-05-08 00:27:08 UTC
So where's the OTHER equation?! Simultaneous equations ALWAYS come in pairs; look up the definition of the word SIMULTANEOUS!
This is NOT a simultaneous equation.
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2017-02-24 18:04:05 UTC
Multiply the 2d equation via making use of two: grants 8x+19y=26 now the two equations equivalent 26 and are equivalent, so: 3x+7y = 4x+5y, grants: 7y-5y = 4x-3x , Giving: 2y=x, so replace it in any equation: 3(2y)+7y=26, 6y+7y=26., 13y=26 so y=26/13=2. Now, each and every physique comprehend Y=2, replace it to discover X: 3x+7*2=26, 3x=26-14=12, x=12/3=4 (you are able to choose to alter the extensive form's sign each and every time you progression it from one side of the equation to the a number of). X=4, Y=2 attempt it to be sure if that is appropriate: 3*4+7*2=26, 12+14= 26.
Monk
2013-05-07 10:58:42 UTC
where is other equation?
This system will have infinite number of solutions
One of them is X=3 y=2
for other solutions put X=some number and find Y
Ryan
2014-02-11 01:04:48 UTC
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