Solve for y: Explicit Function of y^2 + xy = x^2 | Tips and Examples

In summary, the conversation discusses solving a quadratic equation and expressing y as an explicit function. The steps to solve the equation are shown and the final solution for y is given as y(x) = \frac{1}{2} \left(-x\pm |x|\sqrt 5\right) , which does not require the use of an absolute value sign.
  • #1
chwala
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Express y as an explicit function
y^2 +xy = x^2

I was unable to get this this are my steps:
Y(x + y) = x^2
X + y = x^2/y
X=x^2/y – y………..kindly assist
 
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  • #2
It appears that you have to solve a quadratic equation, right ? Remeber you need y=y(x).
 
  • #3
so will i be right to say y=0 and y=x^2-x.
 
  • #4
I don;t think so. Just check the 2 solutions you found/propose by plugging in the initial implicit equation. You should normally find tautological relations, but you don't.

So one more time

[tex] y^2 + xy - x^2 = 0 [/tex] what is y in terms of x equal to ?
 
  • #5
dextercioby said:
I don;t think so. Just check the 2 solutions you found/propose by plugging in the initial implicit equation. You should normally find tautological relations, but you don't.

So one more time

[tex] y^2 + xy - x^2 = 0 [/tex] what is y in terms of x equal to ?

ok am bit confused here make it a bit simple.we need to exprex y as a function of x.and that is the information i need.simplify the quadratic for me
 
  • #7
dextercioby said:
So you don't know how to solve the quadratic equation ? This is quite basic stuff. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratic_equation

i still insist show me how you gat the factors of the quadratic equation i have followed examples and not any close my study has been on the following procedure:,
Quadratic Equation in Two Variables

Introduction about quadratic equation:

An equation which contains more than one terms are squared but no higher power in terms, having the syntax, ax2+bxy+cy2 =0 where a represents the numerical coefficient of x2, b represents the numerical coefficient of xy, and c represents the numerical coefficient of y2

Example: x2+2xy+y2

In this article we shall discuss about the how to solve quadratic equation in two variables with suitable example problem.
Example Problem of Quadratic Equation in Two Variables:

Solve the quadratic equation by factoring method and find the factor?

X2+7xy+10y2

Solution:

Step 1: Multiply the coefficient of x2 and the coefficient of y2,

1*10 =10 (product term)

Step 2: Find the factors for the product term

10--- > 5*2= 10 (factors are 5 and 2)

10 --- > 5+2 = 7(7 is equal to the coefficient of xy)

Step 3: Separate the coefficient of xy

X2+7xy+10y2

x2+5xy+2xy+10y2

Step 4: Taking the common term x for the first two terms and 2y for the next two terms

x(x+5y) +2y(x+5y)

(x+2y) (x+5y)

Factors are (x+2y) (x+5y)
 
  • #8
[tex]y^2 + xy - x^2 = 0[/tex]
How about this? Solve for y by using the quadratic formula, with
a = 1
b = x
c = -x2
 
  • #9
eumyang said:
[tex]y^2 + xy - x^2 = 0[/tex]
how about this? Solve for y by using the quadratic formula, with
a = 1
b = x
c = -x2

you get f=( -x + or - x√5)/2 so?
 
  • #10
So that means that you've got several solutions.

[tex] y(x) = \frac{1}{2} \left(-x\pm |x|\sqrt 5\right) [/tex]

Any of the two functions can be considered an explicitation of y wrt x.
 
  • #11
dextercioby said:
So that means that you've got several solutions.

[tex] y(x) = \frac{1}{2} \left(-x\pm |x|\sqrt 5\right) [/tex]

Any of the two functions can be considered an explicitation of y wrt x.[/QUOTE

Thanks a lot long live physics forum man.I love Mathematics.
 
  • #12
dextercioby said:
[tex] y(x) = \frac{1}{2} \left(-x\pm |x|\sqrt 5\right) [/tex]

You don't need the absolute value sign since we have a [tex]\pm[/tex] just before it :wink:
 

What is an explicit function?

An explicit function is a type of mathematical function in which one variable is defined in terms of the other variables. This means that the output (dependent variable) is directly expressed in terms of the input (independent variable).

How is an explicit function different from an implicit function?

An explicit function is defined in terms of the independent variable, while an implicit function is defined by an equation that relates the dependent and independent variables. In other words, an explicit function can be solved for the dependent variable, while an implicit function cannot.

What is an example of an explicit function?

An example of an explicit function is the equation y = 2x + 3. In this function, y is explicitly defined in terms of x, and we can solve for y by substituting a value for x.

Can all functions be written as an explicit function?

No, not all functions can be written as an explicit function. Some functions, such as trigonometric functions, cannot be expressed explicitly and must be defined implicitly.

How do you graph an explicit function?

To graph an explicit function, plot points by choosing values for the independent variable and solving for the dependent variable. Then, connect the points with a smooth line to create the graph.

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