Question

Solve the simultaneous equations y= 2x
y=x^2-4x+8

Answer 1

Answer:

x =  4

Step-by-step explanation:

y = 2x , y = x^2 -4x +8

=> 2x = x^2 - 4x + 8

6x - x^2 - 8 = 0

(-x^2 + 2.3x - 3^2 ) -1 = 0

( -x-3)^2 - 1= 0

(-x-3)^2 = -1

(-x-3)^2 = (-1)^2

-x - 3 = 1

x =  4