Math Problem Statement

In the given system of equations, r is a constant. If the system has no solution, what is the value of r?

Solution

Let's analyze the given system of equations:

  1. 48x72y=30y+2448x - 72y = 30y + 24
  2. ry=1616xry = \frac{1}{6} - 16x

We need to find the value of rr for which the system has no solution.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Simplify the first equation: 48x72y=30y+2448x - 72y = 30y + 24 Combine like terms: 48x102y=2448x - 102y = 24 Dividing the entire equation by 6: 8x17y=4(Equation 1)8x - 17y = 4 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}

  2. Rearrange the second equation: ry=1616xry = \frac{1}{6} - 16x Multiply through by 6 to clear the fraction: 6ry=196x6ry = 1 - 96x Rearrange to solve for yy: y=196x6r(Equation 2)y = \frac{1 - 96x}{6r} \quad \text{(Equation 2)}

  3. Substitute yy from Equation 2 into Equation 1: 8x17(196x6r)=48x - 17 \left( \frac{1 - 96x}{6r} \right) = 4 Simplify: 8x17(196x)6r=48x - \frac{17(1 - 96x)}{6r} = 4 Multiply through by 6r6r to eliminate the denominator: 48xr17(196x)=24r48xr - 17(1 - 96x) = 24r Expand: 48xr17+1632x=24r48xr - 17 + 1632x = 24r Combine like terms: (48r+1632)x=24r+17(48r + 1632)x = 24r + 17 x=24r+1748r+1632x = \frac{24r + 17}{48r + 1632}

  4. Determine the condition for no solution: For the system to have no solution, the denominator must be zero, since it would lead to a division by zero, making xx undefined. Set the denominator equal to zero:

    48r+1632=048r + 1632 = 0 48r=163248r = -1632 r=34r = -34

Therefore, the value of rr for which the system has no solution is 34\boxed{-34}.

Would you like more details on any step or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What happens if r=34r = -34 in the system of equations?
  2. How would you solve this system if rr had a different value?
  3. Can you find the solution for the system if r=1r = 1?
  4. What geometric interpretation corresponds to a system with no solution?
  5. What is the significance of parallel lines in the context of this problem?

Tip: When solving systems of equations, always consider simplifying one equation before substitution or elimination to reduce calculation complexity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Systems of equations
Linear algebra

Formulas

Elimination and substitution methods
Solving for variables in systems of equations

Theorems

No solution condition for systems of linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12