How can I solve a system equation with known solution?

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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 [itex]y=\frac{3}{x}[/itex]. Substitute this in the equation
[tex]4^{x^2}+2^{y^2}=72[/tex]