SOLUTION: What is the value of the system determinant for the following system of equations? 6x + y = 4 5x + y - 7 = 0

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Question 216563: What is the value of the system determinant for the following system of equations?
6x + y = 4
5x + y - 7 = 0

Found 2 solutions by drj, Alan3354:
Answer by drj(1380)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the value of the system determinant for the following system of equations?
6x + y = 4
5x + y - 7 = 0 or 5x+y=7.

The determinant for this system of equations is 6*1-5*1=1.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the value of the system determinant for the following system of equations?
6x + y = 4
5x + y - 7 = 0
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It's 6*1 - 5*1 = 1

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