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How do i solve 7x^{2} +11y^{2} =40

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Explanation:

There is no solution as you have two variables and only one equation. The best you can do is solve for one variable as a function of the other.


7x^2+11y^2=40\\ \\ 11y^2=40-7x^2\\ \\ y^2=(40-7x^2)/(11)\\ \\ y=\sqrt{(40-7x^2)/(11)}

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