2. Solving Systems Using Substitution
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What does it mean when solving a system of equations results in an identity or a contradiction?
No solution.
To determine how many solutions this system has, we will solve it by substitution. Doing so will result in one of three cases.
Result of solving by substitution | Number of solutions |
---|---|
Values for x and y are determined. | One solution |
An identity is found. | Infinitely many solutions |
A contradiction is found. | No solution |
When solving a system of equations using substitution, there are three steps.
(I): LHS+x=RHS+x
(I): LHS-13=RHS-13
(I): Rearrange equation
(II): x= 1/2y-13
(II): Add terms
(II): LHS-1/2y=RHS-1/2y