SOLUTION: 5s-2t-1=-a
-8s+bt-2=2
In the system of equations above a and b are constants. If the system has infinitely many solutions, what is the value of a?
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Question 1041044: 5s-2t-1=-a
-8s+bt-2=2
In the system of equations above a and b are constants. If the system has infinitely many solutions, what is the value of a?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If they have infinitely many solutions then the first equation is a multiple of the second.
and
Using the coefficient for ,
So then,
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