SOLUTION: Each of the following is a system of equations that is NOT linear. Each is linear in form because an appropriate substitution (say 'u' for 1/x and 'v' for 1/y) yields a linear syst

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: Each of the following is a system of equations that is NOT linear. Each is linear in form because an appropriate substitution (say 'u' for 1/x and 'v' for 1/y) yields a linear syst      Log On

 

Hi,

2/x + 1/y = 0

 5/x + 2/y = -5 

'u' = 1/x and 'v' = 1/y ****



2u + v = 0   |multiplying thru by -2 to  eliminate the v variable

5u + 2v = -5 

  u = -5   and v = 10 

 x = 1/-5   and v = 1/10

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