Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 3 - Review - Review Exercises - Page 219: 10

Answer

There is no solution for this system.

Work Step by Step

1. In order to eliminate the $x$ unknown, multiply the second equation by 3, then add the equations: $2x + 3y = 2$ $2(-x - \frac {3y}{2}) = 2(\frac 1 2)$ $2x + 3y = 2$ $-2x - 3y = 1$ - Adding: $2x - 2x + 3y - 3y = 2 + 1$ $0 = 3$ - As 0 is definitely not equal to 3, this is an inconsistent system, so there is no solution.
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