Find the solution of the equation system

In summary, an equation system is a set of equations that are solved together to find the values of the variables that satisfy all of the equations. It is important to find the solution of an equation system because it allows us to determine the values of the variables that satisfy all of the equations, which can help us solve real-world problems and make predictions. To solve an equation system, we use algebraic methods such as substitution, elimination, or graphing. An equation system can have more than one solution, known as a "consistent" system, or it can have no solution, known as an "inconsistent" system.
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find the solution of the equation system:
$\begin{cases}
a=\dfrac{b+c+d}{3}---(1)\\
b=\dfrac{a+c+d}{5}---(2)\\
c=\dfrac{a+b+d}{7}---(3)\\
d=c+5600\,\, ---(4)\end{cases}$
here $a,b,c,d>0$
 
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My solution:

Rewrite the given top three equations as

$3a=b+c+d\,\,\rightarrow 4a=a+b+c+d---(5)$

$5b=a+c+d\,\,\rightarrow 6b=a+b+c+d---(6)$

$7c=a+b+d\,\,\rightarrow 8c=a+b+c+d---(7)$

We get $a=2c$, and $3b=4c$

By substituting $a=2c$, $3b=4c$ and $d=c+5600$ into $3a=b+c+d$ yields

$3(2c)=\dfrac{4c}{3}+c+c+5600$ and this gives

$c=2100,\,\,a=4200,\,\,b=2800,\,\,d=7700$
 
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Albert said:
find the solution of the equation system:
$\begin{cases}
a=\dfrac{b+c+d}{3}---(1)\\
b=\dfrac{a+c+d}{5}---(2)\\
c=\dfrac{a+b+d}{7}---(3)\\
d=c+5600\,\, ---(4)\end{cases}$
here $a,b,c,d>0$
let $a+b+c+d=24x$
then :$a=6x,b=4x,c=3x,d=11x=3x+5600$
$\therefore x=700$
and $a=4200,b=2800,c=2100,d=7700$
 

FAQ: Find the solution of the equation system

What is an equation system?

An equation system is a set of equations that are solved together to find the values of the variables that satisfy all of the equations. It is also known as a system of equations.

Why is it important to find the solution of an equation system?

Finding the solution of an equation system allows us to determine the values of the variables that satisfy all of the equations. This can help us solve real-world problems and make predictions based on mathematical relationships.

How do you solve an equation system?

To solve an equation system, we use algebraic methods such as substitution, elimination, or graphing. We manipulate the equations to eliminate one variable and then solve for the remaining variables.

Can an equation system have more than one solution?

Yes, an equation system can have more than one solution. This is known as a "consistent" system, where there are multiple sets of values for the variables that satisfy all of the equations.

What happens if an equation system has no solution?

If an equation system has no solution, it is considered "inconsistent". This means that there is no set of values for the variables that satisfy all of the equations, and the system has no solution.

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