Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 3 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 220: 6

Answer

Empty solution.

Work Step by Step

The given equations are $ \frac{x}{12}-y=\frac{1}{4} $ ... (1) $ 4x-48y=16 $ ... (2) Multiply equation (1) by $48 $ $ \frac{48x}{12}-48y=\frac{48}{4} $ $ 4x-48y=12 $ ... (3) Equation (2) and (3) has same left hand side but the right hand side of equal is not same. therefore there is no solution exist.
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