Math Problem Statement

Two systems of equations are given. System A: 6x - y = 5 and -6x + y = 5. System B: x + 4y = 7 and -x + 4y = 1. Choose the best description of their solutions and provide the solution if applicable.

Solution

Let's analyze the two systems of equations and determine the type of solutions they have:


System A

6xy=5and6x+y=56x - y = 5 \quad \text{and} \quad -6x + y = 5

  1. Step 1: Add the two equations
    (6xy)+(6x+y)=5+5(6x - y) + (-6x + y) = 5 + 5 Simplify:
    0=100 = 10

    This is a contradiction, meaning the system has no solution. The lines are parallel.


System B

x+4y=7andx+4y=1x + 4y = 7 \quad \text{and} \quad -x + 4y = 1

  1. Step 1: Add the two equations
    (x+4y)+(x+4y)=7+1(x + 4y) + (-x + 4y) = 7 + 1 Simplify:
    8y=88y = 8 Solve for yy:
    y=1y = 1

  2. Step 2: Substitute y=1y = 1 into the first equation x+4y=7x + 4y = 7:
    x+4(1)=7x + 4(1) = 7 Simplify:
    x+4=7x + 4 = 7 Solve for xx:
    x=3x = 3

    Therefore, the system has a unique solution:
    (x,y)=(3,1)(x, y) = (3, 1)


Final Answers:

  1. System A: The system has no solution.
  2. System B: The system has a unique solution: (3,1)(3, 1).

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How do you determine if two lines are parallel in a system of equations?
  2. What does it mean for a system to have infinitely many solutions?
  3. Solve 2x+3y=62x + 3y = 6 and 4x+6y=124x + 6y = 12. What type of solution does it have?
  4. Solve a system where the two lines are identical.
  5. What are the steps to solve a system using substitution?

Tip: To quickly check for contradictions, try adding or subtracting equations in a system to see if the result is valid.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Systems of Linear Equations
Parallel Lines
Unique Solutions
Contradictions

Formulas

Addition/Elimination method
Linear equation form: ax + by = c

Theorems

No Solution (Parallel Lines)
Unique Solution of a Linear System

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11