Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 4 - Review Exercises - Page 337: 21

Answer

no solution; empty set

Work Step by Step

y=2x+3 Plug this value for y into the other equation 4x-2y=10 4x-2(2x+3)=10 4x-4x-6=10 -6=10 -6$\ne$10 This statement is false therefore there is no solution and the solution set is empty.
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