JAMB - Mathematics (1993 - No. 14)

Solve the following simultaneous equation for x. x2 + y - 5 = 0, y - 7x + 3 = 0
-2, 4
2, 4
-1,8
1, -8

Explanation

x2 + y - 5 = 0.....(i)

y - 7x + 3 = 0.........(ii)

y = 7x - 3, substituting the value of y in equation (i)

x2 + (7x - 3) - 5 = 0

x2 + 7x + 3 = 0

(x + 8)(x - 1) = 0

x = -8 or 1

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