Precalculus Examples
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Step 1
Multiply each equation by the value that makes the coefficients of opposite.
Simplify.
Simplify the left side.
Simplify .
Apply the distributive property.
Rewrite as .
Multiply .
Multiply by .
Multiply by .
Simplify the right side.
Multiply by .
Add the two equations together to eliminate from the system.
Since , there are no solutions.
No solution
No solution
Step 2
Since the system has no solution, the equations and graphs are parallel and do not intersect. Thus, the system is inconsistent.
Inconsistent
Step 3