Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition - Practice - Page 304: 3

Answer

No solution

Work Step by Step

1. Multiply both sides of the first equation by 3: 3(x - 3y) = 3(-2) 3x - 9y = -6 2. Add the new first equation to the original second equation: 3x - 9y = -6 -3x + 9y = 5 0 = -1 The statement is false, so there is no solution to the system of equations.
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