Chapter 4 : Simultaneous Equations 3.

Application of simultaneous equations

a) Given the sum of two positive numbers is 16 and the sum of the
1. Simultaneous equations in two unknowns squares of both numbers is 160. Find the two numbers.
A linear equation is an equation in which the power of the
unknowns is one. For example, 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 6 and 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 1 are
linear equations.

A non-linear equation is an equation in which the power of the b) Given the curve 𝑦 2 = 12(1 − 𝑥) and the straight line
𝑦
= 12.
𝑥
unknowns is not equal to one. For example, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 6 and
Without drawing any graph, calculate the intersection points of
3𝑥𝑦 − 5𝑥 = 1 are non-linear equations.
both lines.

Simultaneous equations in two unknowns are two equations or

more in two unknowns which have a common solution.

c) A The diagram shows a right

2. Solving simultaneous equations using substitution method
(6𝑥 − 2𝑦)𝑐𝑚 angle triangle ABC. Given
(𝑥 + 6𝑦)𝑐𝑚
the perimeter of ABC is
a) Solve the simultaneous equations:
24cm. Find the values of x
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 1 B 3𝑥 𝑐𝑚 C and y.
𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 13

b) Solve the simultaneous equations

d) 𝑦 cm The diagram shows a
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 1
P Q rectangle PQRS. Given the
𝑦 4𝑥
+ = −6 𝑥 cm perimeter of PQRS is 20cm
𝑥 𝑦
and the length of the
S R
diagonal PR is √58𝑐𝑚. Find
the values of x and y.

c) Solve the simultaneous equations 3𝑥 + 𝑦 + 7 = 3𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4

e) The diagram shows a rectangular shaped

d) Solve the simultaneous equation room. The shaded is covered with a 1m
𝑥 𝑦 2 3 5 rectangular carpet which is being put 1m 1m
− + 1 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 + − = 0
2 3 𝑥 𝑦 6 away from the wall of the room. If the area 1m
and the perimeter of the carpet are 10cm
1m
and 13cm. Find the measurements of the
room.
[6x4.5m]
e) Given (2𝑘, −4𝑝) is the solution for simultaneous equations 𝑥 −
9 7
3𝑦 = 4 and + = 1. Find the value of 𝑘 and 𝑝.
𝑥 4𝑦

f) The diagram above shows a garden 𝑦𝑚

in the shape of a rectangle PQST Q P
and a quadrant of a circle QRS with
f) Given (−1, 2𝑚) is the solution for simultaneous equations 𝑥 2 + 𝑥𝑚
the centre S. If the area of the
𝑝𝑦 − 46 = 5 = 𝑝𝑥 − 𝑥𝑦 where 𝑚 and 𝑝 are constant. Find the
garden is 15𝜋𝑚2 and PQ is longer
value of 𝑚 and 𝑝. R T
than the arc QR by 2 𝜋 m, find the S

value of x.