What are the x coordinates of the solutions to the system of equations x^2 + y^2 = 36 and y = x + 6?

To find the x coordinates of the solutions, we need to solve the system of equations:

1. x² + y² = 36 (Equation of a circle with radius 6 centered at the origin)

2. y = x + 6 (Equation of a line)

First, we can substitute the second equation into the first. Replace y in the first equation:

x² + (x + 6)² = 36

Now, expand the equation:

x² + (x² + 12x + 36) = 36

Combine like terms:

2x² + 12x + 36 = 36

Subtract 36 from both sides:

2x² + 12x = 0

Factor out 2x:

2x(x + 6) = 0

This gives us two solutions:

x = 0 and x + 6 = 0, which means x = -6.

Therefore, the x coordinates of the solutions are:

x = 0 and x = -6.

More Related Questions