Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing - Exercise Set - Page 291: 35

Answer

The system has an infinite number of solutions. Solution set = $\{(x,y)\ |\ y=x\}$

Work Step by Step

Graph each line (plot two points per line, such as the intercepts) $x-y=0:\quad \left[\begin{array}{lll} x=0 & ... & x=1\\ 0-y=0 & & 1-y=0 \\ y=0 & & y=1\\ (0,0) & & (1,1) \end{array}\right]$ $y=x:\quad \left[\begin{array}{lll} x=0 & ... & x=1\\ y=0 & & y=1\\ & & \\ (0,0) & & (1,1) \end{array}\right]$ The lines coincide. The system has an infinite number of solutions. Solution set = $\{(x,y)\ |\ y=x\}$
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