To solve the system of equations given by:
- ( 2x^2 + 3y^2 = 14 ) (Equation 1)
- ( x^2 - y^2 = -3 ) (Equation 2)
we can start by expressing ( x^2 ) and ( y^2 ) in a more manageable form.
Step 1: Solve for ( x^2 ) from Equation 2
From Equation 2:
[
x^2 = y^2 - 3
]
Step 2: Substitute ( x^2 ) in Equation 1
Now, substitute ( x^2 ) into Equation 1:
[
2(y^2 - 3) + 3y^2 = 14
]
This simplifies to:
[
2y^2 - 6 + 3y^2 = 14
]
Combine like terms:
[
5y^2 - 6 = 14
]
Add 6 to both sides:
[
5y^2 = 20
]
Divide by 5:
[
y^2 = 4
]
Step 3: Solve for ( y )
Take the square root of both sides:
[
y = \pm 2
]
Step 4: Solve for ( x^2 ) when ( y^2 ) is known
Now, plug ( y^2 = 4 ) back into Equation 2 to find ( x^2 ):
[
x^2 - 4 = -3
]
Add 4 to both sides:
[
x^2 = 1
]
Step 5: Solve for ( x )
Take the square root:
[
x = \pm 1
]
Step 6: List all possible pairs ( (x, y) )
We find the pairs of solutions for ( (x, y) ):
- ( (1, 2) )
- ( (1, -2) )
- ( (-1, 2) )
- ( (-1, -2) )
These are the solutions to the given system of equations. Final answers are:
[
(x, y) = (1, 2), ; (1, -2), ; (-1, 2), ; (-1, -2)
]