Elementary Linear Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1-13311-087-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-13311-087-3

Chapter 1 - Systems of Linear Equations - 1.1 Introduction to Systems of Linear Equations - 1.1 Exercises - Page 12: 90

Answer

Infinite solutions (equal lines). The graphs of the equations do not change during the elimination process.

Work Step by Step

We are given the equations: $2x-3y=7$ $-4x+6y=-14$ If we multiply the first equation by $-2$, we get: $-2(2x-3y=7)$ $-4x+6y=-14$ Thus, the first equation and second equation are identical and we have an infinite number of solutions. We also observe that the lines do not change during the elimination process.
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