Question

Solve the simultaneous equations
xy=-16
y=x+8

Answer 1

x = 4, y = 12

Explanation:

xy = -16

y = x + 8

substitute y = x + 8 into xy = -16

x(x + 8) = -16

x^2 +8x + 16 = 0

x = 4

sub x = 4 into y = x + 8

y = 4 + 8

y = 12