Math Problem Statement

Explain or show how you know (without graphing the equations).

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Explain or show how you know (without graphing the equations) which system has no solution and which has infinitely many solutions.

Solution

To determine which system has no solution and which has infinitely many solutions, we need to examine the relationships between the equations in each system.

System 1

Equations:

  1. 5x+y=135x + y = 13
  2. 20x+4y=6420x + 4y = 64

Let's analyze these equations:

  • Notice that if we multiply the first equation by 4, we get: 4×(5x+y)=4×134 \times (5x + y) = 4 \times 13 which simplifies to: 20x+4y=5220x + 4y = 52
  • However, the second equation in System 1 is 20x+4y=6420x + 4y = 64, which is different from 20x+4y=5220x + 4y = 52.
  • Since 20x+4y=5220x + 4y = 52 and 20x+4y=6420x + 4y = 64 are contradictory (both cannot be true simultaneously), System 1 has no solution.

System 2

Equations:

  1. 5x+y=135x + y = 13
  2. 20x=524y20x = 52 - 4y

Let's manipulate the second equation to see if it aligns with the first:

  • Rewrite the second equation in a similar form: 20x+4y=5220x + 4y = 52
  • Now, if we divide the second equation by 4, we get: 5x+y=135x + y = 13
  • This is the same as the first equation in System 2, which means the two equations are essentially the same line.
  • Thus, System 2 has infinitely many solutions since both equations represent the same line.

Conclusion

  • System 1 has no solution.
  • System 2 has many (infinitely) solutions.

Would you like further clarification on any steps or have more questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How can you tell if two lines are parallel or identical without graphing?
  2. What does it mean for a system to have no solution?
  3. What other methods can we use to identify the type of solution a system has?
  4. How does multiplying an equation affect its solutions?
  5. What does it mean for a system to have infinitely many solutions?

Tip: When analyzing systems of equations, look for simple manipulations like scaling or rearranging to see if the equations align or contradict.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Systems of Equations
Linear Equations
Parallel and Identical Lines

Formulas

Scaling of equations
Checking for consistency by substitution

Theorems

Consistency of linear systems
Conditions for no solutions and infinitely many solutions in a system of linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10