SOLUTION: How do we explain logically the results when we use either the substitution or elimination method to solve an inconsistent system? Give an example.

SOLUTION: How do we explain logically the results when we use either the substitution or elimination method to solve an inconsistent system? Give an example.

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Question 276599: How do we explain logically the results when we use either the substitution or elimination method to solve an inconsistent system? Give an example.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
inconsistent systems have no solutions.
so when you try to force a solution when none exists you will get nonsense.

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