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OpenStudy (ledah):

What is the solution to the following system? -3x - y = -3 9x + 3y = 9

terenzreignz (terenzreignz):

Something's not quite right ... :)

OpenStudy (ledah):

there isn't a solution o_o

terenzreignz (terenzreignz):

For you see, if you multiply (-3) to both sides of the first equation, you end up with the second equation IE, these are the same lines :)

OpenStudy (ledah):

so there is no solution correct?

OpenStudy (ledah):

I see what you mean though.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think we should say that they have infinite solutions not no solutions... but the underlying explanation is still the same...

OpenStudy (ledah):

alright.. Its still the same concept.. just differently worded

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