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Chapter 11: Q. 3 (page 713)

If a system of equations has no solution, it is said to be _______.

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If a system of equations has no solution, it is said to be inconsistent.

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Step 1. Given information.

The given statement is:

If a system of equations has no solution, it is said to be _______.

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Step 2. Determine the missing term for the blank.

Inconsistent: A system of equations is inconsistent if it has no solution.

Consistent: A system of equations is consistent if it has at least one solution.

By using the above definitions, it is clear that the required word for the blank is inconsistent.

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Step 3. Conclusion.

If a system of equations has no solution, it is said to be inconsistent.

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