Was the "w" a typo and supposed to be "x"?It must be identically true when x = any number. So it must be true when x=0. So we substitute x=0 , divide through by 4 It must also be true when x=1. So we substitute x=1 , divide through by 4 So we have the system This is an inconsistent system, so there is no solution. That is, if you copied it correctly and the "w" is correct. There would be a solution, however, if "w" was supposed to be "x". Edwin