Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Sections 4.1-4.3 - Integrated Review - Systems of Linear Equations - Page 234: 11

Answer

Solution: $\{ \}$ or empty set. No solution.

Work Step by Step

$4x-7y = 7 $ Equation $(1)$ $12x-21y = 24 $ Equation $(2)$ Multiply Equation $(1)$ by $-3$. Add both equations. $-12x+21y = -21$ Equation $(3)$ Add Equation $(2)$ and Equation $(3)$ $12x-12x-21y+21y = 24-21$ $0=3$ The resulting equation is a false statement for all values of $x$ or $y$. So, the system has no solutions. The system of equations are parallel lines.
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