Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 4 - Section 4.2 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution - Exercise Set - Page 301: 32

Answer

no solution

Work Step by Step

2x + 4y = 6 5x + 10y = 16 To the first equation divide by 2 both sides x + 2y =3 subtract 2y from both sides x = 3 - 2y substitude x to the second equation 5( 3 - 2y ) + 10y = 16 use the distributive property 15 - 10y + 10y = 16 15 = 16 no solution
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