Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 10 - Section 10.8 - Systems of Nonlinear Equations - 10.8 Exercises - Page 754: 27

Answer

$(\sqrt 5, 2)$ $(\sqrt 5, -2)$ $(-\sqrt 5, 2)$ $(-\sqrt 5, -2)$

Work Step by Step

Given the system of equations: 1. $x^2 + y^2 = 9$ 2. $x^2 - y^2 = 1$ It asks to find all solutions. Add equation one and two $2x^2 = 10$ $x^2 = 5$ $x = +/- \sqrt 5$ Substitute the values into the equation $(\sqrt 5)^2 + y^2 = 9$ $y^2 = 4$ $y = 2, -2$ $(-\sqrt 5)^2 + y^2 = 9$ $y^2 = 4$ $y = 2, -2$ All solutions: $(\sqrt 5, 2)$ $(\sqrt 5, -2)$ $(-\sqrt 5, 2)$ $(-\sqrt 5, -2)$
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