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OpenStudy (anonymous):

5x+3y-9=0 10x=9y+5 system of equations will have no solution (x,y) for what value of constant a? A) 9 B) 6 C) 5 D) -6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

where is "a" in the two equations??????

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry the 9's are a;s cant read my own writing :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A)9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That will create a zero row.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

After you row reduce.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You will have 0=5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But 0 can't equal 5 so there is no solution.

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