How can I solve a system equation with known solution?

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To solve the system of equations x*y = 3 and 4x^2 + 2y^2 = 72, start by substituting y with 3/x in the second equation. This leads to the equation 4x^2 + 2(3/x)^2 = 72. Simplifying this will help find the values of x. The known solution x = y = √3 can be verified by substituting back into the original equations. Following these steps will yield the correct solution for the system.
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Hi,
I have a system equation that I know its solution, but I want the steps that I can solve it:

x*y = 3
4x2 + 2y2 = 72

x=y = √3

Thank you.
 
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naoufelabs said:
Hi,
I have a system equation that I know its solution, but I want the steps that I can solve it:

x*y = 3
4x2 + 2y2 = 72

x=y = √3

Thank you.

First observe that x=0 is not a solution. Then we know that y=\frac{3}{x}. Substitute this in the equation
4^{x^2}+2^{y^2}=72
 
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