Simultaneous solution(s) to a 2 </msup> + 4 b 2 </msup>

Kristen Stokes

Kristen Stokes

Answered question

2022-07-14

Simultaneous solution(s) to
a 2 + 4 b 2 + 4 a b = 0 a 2 + 4 b 2 + 32 + 16 a 8 b = 0

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behk0

behk0

Beginner2022-07-15Added 14 answers

The first equation gives ( a + 2 b ) 2 = 0 a = 2 b. Sub in the second equation gives b value.
Palmosigx

Palmosigx

Beginner2022-07-16Added 4 answers

Hint: Start by taking the difference between the two equations, to get
32 + 16 a + 8 b 4 a b = 0
Or, dividing by 4,
8 + 4 a + 2 b a b = 0
Now, turn your attention to the first equation. It can be factored.

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