If you were solving a system of equations and you came to a statement like 1 = 3, what do you know about the solution(s) to this system?

Solve the following system and show all of your work.
x − 2y = 14
x + 3y = 9

Question

If you were solving a system of equations and you came to a statement like 1 = 3, what do you know about the solution(s) to this system? 



Solve the following system and show all of your work.
x − 2y = 14
x + 3y = 9

hero · Answer

If you came to a statement like 1 = 3, it would be false


and that system you just posted was solved previously.

anonymous · Answer

inconsistent system, parallel lines if linear