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Ch. 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 6, Problema 31

In Exercises 29–42, solve each system by the method of your choice. {2x2+y2=18xy=4\(\begin{cases}\) 2x^2 + y^2 = 18 \\ xy = 4 \(\end{cases}\)

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Identify the system of equations: \\ \(2x^2 + y^2 = 18\) and $xy = 4$.
From the second equation $xy = 4$, express \(y\) in terms of \(x\(: \\ \)y = \frac{4}{x}\) (assuming \(x \neq 0\)).
Substitute \(y = \frac{4}{x}\) into the first equation \(2x^2 + y^2 = 18\(: \\ \)2x^2 + \left(\frac{4}{x}\right)^2 = 18\).
Simplify the substituted equation: \\ \(2x^2 + \frac{16}{x^2} = 18\).
Multiply both sides of the equation by $x^2\( to clear the denominator and form a polynomial equation: \\ \)2x^4 + 16 = 18x^2$.

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