How can x2 + 3x + 1 = 2x2 + 2x + 3 be set up as a system of equations?

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Evan Simon

Mathematics

3 February, 16:34

How can x2 + 3x + 1 = 2x2 + 2x + 3 be set up as a system of equations?

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Blake Ayers · Answer 1

The answer is:

y = x² + 3x + 1

y = 2x² + 2x + 3

If a = b = y, then a = y and b = ?

Our expression is x² + 3x + 1 = 2x² + 2x + 3

Let x² + 3x + 1 = 2x² + 2x + 3 = y

Therefore

x² + 3x + 1 = y

2x² + 2x + 3 = y

Now we have the system of two equations:

1. y = x² + 3x + 1

2. y = 2x² + 2x + 3