Showing posts with label Help with simple algebra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Help with simple algebra. Show all posts

Friday, August 27, 2010

Help with simple algebra


Today let me help you on simple algebra. :et me explain this to you with the help of following example
Find algebra word problems on solving equations.
Question: Which of the following equation have x=2, y=3 as solution ?
(a) 8x-y = 12 (b) 2x+3y = 10
Answer: (a) Substitute x=2, y=3 in 8x-y=12
8(2)-3=12
16-3=12

x=2, y=3 is not a solution of 8x-y=12
(b) Substitute x=2, y=3 in 2x+3y=10. This could also help us on horizontal line test
2(2)+3(3)=10
4+9=10

x=2, y=3 is not a solution of 2x+3y=10.