SOLUTION: For the system of linear equations:
x + 2y = 6
x + ay = a + b
a) Determine the values of a and b for which the system has:
i) no solution
ii) infinitely many solutions
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x + 2y = 6
x + ay = a + b
a) Determine the values of a and b for which the system has:
i) no solution
ii) infinitely many solutions
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Question 347214: For the system of linear equations:
x + 2y = 6
x + ay = a + b
a) Determine the values of a and b for which the system has:
i) no solution
ii) infinitely many solutions
iii) exactly on solution
b) In case ii) above, give the general solution of the system. Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! a)When and , the lines are identical and will have infinitely many solutions.
When and , the line are parallel and will have no solution.
For all other values of and , the lines will have a unique solution.
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