Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 - Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables - 10.1 Exercises - Page 688: 18

Answer

No solutions.

Work Step by Step

To solve a pair of equations in two variables graphically, first put each equation in function form, $y=f(x)$. 1. Graph the equations on a common screen. 2. Find the points of intersection of the graphs. The solutions are the x- and y-coordinates of the points of intersection. --------- $\begin{array}{ll} 2x+6y=0\ \ /-2x & -3x-9y=18\ \ /+3x\\ 6y=-2x\ \ /\div 6 & -9y=3x+18\ \ /\div(-9)\\ y=-\frac{1}{3}x & y=-\frac{1}{3}x-2\\ & \end{array}$ 1. Graphed with desmos.com online calculator (see below) 2. There are no intersection points, the lines are parallel. No solutions.
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