Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.6 - Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations - Exercises - Page 530: 14

Answer

The solution is $(-1,-3)$.

Work Step by Step

The given system is $y=-3x^2$ ...... (1) $y=6x+3$ ...... (2) Substitute $6x+3$ for $y$ in equation (1). $\Rightarrow 6x+3=-3x^2$ Add $3x^2$ to each side. $\Rightarrow 6x+3+3x^2=-3x^2+3x^2$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 3x^2+6x+3=0$ Divide each side by $3$. $\Rightarrow x^2+2x+1=0$ Write the left side as the square of a binomial. $\Rightarrow (x+1)^2=0$ Take square root on each side. $\Rightarrow x+1=0$ Solve for $x$. $\Rightarrow x=-1$ Substitute $-1$ for $x$ in equation (2). $\Rightarrow y=6(-1)+3$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow y=-6+3$ $\Rightarrow y=-3$ Hence, the solution is $(-1,-3)$.
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