Solve the simultaneous equations for x in x2 + y - 8 = 0, y + 5x - 2 = 0

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 1983 Subject: General Mathematics

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Solve the simultaneous equations for x in x2 + y - 8 = 0, y + 5x - 2 = 0
Answer Details
x2 + y - 8 = 0, y + 5x - 2 = 0
Rearranging, x2 + y = 8.....(i)
5x + y = 2.......(ii)
Subtract eqn(ii) from eqn(i)
x2 - 5x - 6 = 0
(x - 6)(x + 1) = 0
x = 6, -1

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