What is the value of the x variable in the solution to the following system of equations?

4x − 3y = 3
5x − 4y = 3

x can be any number as there are infinitely many solutions to this system

There is no x value as there is no solution to this system

−3

3

Question

What is the value of the x variable in the solution to the following system of equations?

4x − 3y = 3
5x − 4y = 3

x can be any number as there are infinitely many solutions to this system

There is no x value as there is no solution to this system

−3

3

anonymous · Answer

To find x, you need to normalize the equations to get rid of y and then solve for x. To achieve that, you should multiply the top equation by 4 and bottom equation by 3 and then subtract the two equations.

You will get a new equation in just x. Solve for x.