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Simultaneous Equations - Linear and Quadratic

This document provides instructions on how to solve a system of equations containing one linear equation (a line) and one quadratic equation (a circle) both graphically and algebraically. Graphically, the two equations are drawn on the same coordinate plane and their points of intersection determine the solutions. Algebraically, the linear equation is substituted into the quadratic equation to obtain a quadratic formula that is then solved for x, giving the x-coordinates of the points of intersection, and then substituting back into the original linear equation to find the corresponding y-coordinates.

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Simultaneous Equations - Linear and Quadratic

This document provides instructions on how to solve a system of equations containing one linear equation (a line) and one quadratic equation (a circle) both graphically and algebraically. Graphically, the two equations are drawn on the same coordinate plane and their points of intersection determine the solutions. Algebraically, the linear equation is substituted into the quadratic equation to obtain a quadratic formula that is then solved for x, giving the x-coordinates of the points of intersection, and then substituting back into the original linear equation to find the corresponding y-coordinates.

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Solve Simultaneous Equations

One Linear, one quadratic [Circle]

GCSE Higher
Content
□ Equation of a circle
□ Equation of straight line
□ Graphical Solution
□ Algebraic Solution [Substitution Method]
Equation of a Circle
□ Is x2 + y2 = r2
□ Where
□ The circle has centre (0,0)
□ Its radius is r
Consider x2 + y2 = 9
4
3 x When
When yx == 0,
0,

2 xy22 == 99

1 So
So xy == +3
+3 or
or -3
-3

x x We have 2 points
-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 x
-1 (3,0) (0,-3)
(0,3) and (-3,0)

-2

-3 x

-4
Equation Straight Line
□ y = mx + c
□ Where
□ m is the gradient or slope
□ c is the y-intercept
Consider y = 2x + 1
4
3
y intercept
2
Point (0,1)
1 x

-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4
-1
Gradient = 2
-2
Line rises 2
-3 units for
every 1 unit
-4
to the right
Solve these 2 equations simultaneously

□ Graphical method
□ May be required to draw one or both equations
□ Careful drawing required for accurate answer
…. Once drawn
4
1st Solution
x = 0.94 3
y = 2.85
2
2nd Solution
x = -1.75 1
y = -2.41
-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 x
-1

-2

-3

-4
Algebraic Solution
y = 2x + 1 x2 + y 2 = 9

Substitute 2x + 1 for y x2 + (2x + 1)2 = 9

Expand (2x + 1)2 x2 + 4x2 + 4x + 1 = 9

Simplify 5x2 + 4x + 1 = 9

Rearrange 5x2 + 4x -8 = 0
Use formula x 
b  b2  4ac
2a

5x + 4x -8 = 0
2 4  42  4 x5x  8
x
2 x5
4  176
x 
10
So, x = -1.7266…. or 0.9266….

So, y = -2.453…. or 2.8532….

Solutions, (-1.73, -2.45) & (0.93,2.85) to 2d.p.

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