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Chapter 4: Q. 68 (page 387)

In a system of linear equations, the two equations have the same intercepts. Describe the possible solutions to the system.

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The possible number of solution is one.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given information and Assuming Equation

We have been given that the system of linear equations have the same intercepts. So write equation in such a way that yintercept of both the equation is same.

Consider equation:

3x+y=-32x+3y=-9

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Step 2. Solving the equation

Solving the two Equation using Elimination method.

3x+y=-32x+3y=-9

Multiply equation 1by 3

9x+3y=-92x+3y=-9

Substracting both equation we get:

7x+0y=0

x=0

Now lets substitute x=0in equation 2

2(0)+3y=-9

On solving we get:

y=-3

So the solution of the equation is:(0,-3)

So there exists only one solution.

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