SOLUTION: 1. Given the system x + ay = 6 ax + 9y = b a. For what values of a does the system have a unique solution? For what ordered pairs (a,b) does it have multiple solutions?

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Question 810447: 1. Given the system
x + ay = 6
ax + 9y = b
a. For what values of a does the system have a unique solution?
For what ordered pairs (a,b) does it have multiple solutions?
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I did this question for you in the other post before (check it)
For part a) a can`t be 3 or -3
b) The system has multiple solutions when (a,b) = (3,18) or (a,b) = (-3,-18)


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