document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=681502>Question 681502</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Solving linear systems </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #422686 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ReadingBoosters><B>ReadingBoosters(3246)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ReadingBoosters><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=422686\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> If you are not directed to use a particular method, like substitution of elimination,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "then put each equation into slope intercept form and set them equal to each other and solve for x.  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "With the x value, plug it into either equation anf solve for y.  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "The resulting (x,y) point is the solution.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "You may find the result of setting the linear equations equal is a true statement, like 10=10,<BR>\n" );
document.write( " or a false one, like 3=9.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "These indicate where the system is dependent, the same line in the case of a true statement, or inconsistent, parallel and never intersect as in the case of a false statement.<BR>\n" );
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