Math Problem Statement

Are the following two systems of equations equivalent? System (A): 3x - 2y = 0, x + y = 5 System (B): 3x - 2y = 0

Solution

The problem is asking whether the two systems of equations, labeled (A) and (B), are equivalent.

System (A):

  1. 3x2y=03x - 2y = 0
  2. x+y=5x + y = 5

System (B):

  1. 3x2y=03x - 2y = 0

To check if these systems are equivalent, we need to analyze the number of equations and their consistency.

  • System (A) has two equations: one linear equation 3x2y=03x - 2y = 0, and another linear equation x+y=5x + y = 5.
  • System (B) only has one equation: 3x2y=03x - 2y = 0.

Clearly, these two systems are not equivalent. System (A) provides two conditions (two constraints), whereas System (B) provides only one condition. Thus, System (A) is more restrictive and likely has a different solution set compared to System (B).

Conclusion: The two systems are not equivalent, so the correct answer is False.

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What does it mean for two systems of equations to be equivalent?
  2. How can we solve the system of equations in (A)?
  3. What is the solution to 3x2y=03x - 2y = 0 alone in system (B)?
  4. Can a system with fewer equations have the same solution as a system with more equations?
  5. How do we graphically represent the solutions to both systems?

Tip: A system of equations is only considered equivalent if both systems yield exactly the same set of solutions for all variables.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear equations
Systems of equations

Formulas

Equation of a line: y = mx + b
Substitution or elimination for solving systems

Theorems

Equivalence of systems of equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10