Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 - Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables - 10.1 Exercises - Page 688: 20

Answer

Infinitely many solutions.

Work Step by Step

To solve a pair of equations in two variables graphically, first put each equation in function form, $y=f(x)$. 1. Graph the equations on a common screen. 2. Find the points of intersection of the graphs. The solutions are the x- and y-coordinates of the points of intersection. --------- $\begin{array}{ll} 12x+15y=-18\ \ /-12x & 2x+\frac{5}{2}y=-3\ \ /\times 2\\ 15y=-12x-18\ \ /\div 15 & 4x+5y=-6\ \ /-4x\\ y=-\frac{4}{5}x-\frac{6}{5} & 5y=-4x-6\ \ /\div 5\\ & y= -\frac{4}{5}x-\frac{6}{5} \end{array}$ 1. No need to graph, since... 2. ...the two equations have the same graph. There are infinitely many solutions. (see below for the graphs)
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