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If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$.
Systems of Linear Equations
If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need
one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity.
Systems of Linear Equations
If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need
one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity.
But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to
pin down the price of each item-not enough information.
Systems of Linear Equations
If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need
one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity.
But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to
pin down the price of each item-not enough information.
In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are
needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc…
Systems of Linear Equations
If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need
one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity.
But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to
pin down the price of each item-not enough information.
In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are
needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc…
A system of linear equations is a collection two or more linear
equations in two or more variables.
Systems of Linear Equations
If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need
one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity.
But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to
pin down the price of each item-not enough information.
In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are
needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc…
A system of linear equations is a collection two or more linear
equations in two or more variables.
A solution for the system is a collection of numbers, one for
each variable, that works for all equations in the system.
Systems of Linear Equations
If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need
one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity.
But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to
pin down the price of each item-not enough information.
In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are
needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc…
A system of linear equations is a collection two or more linear
equations in two or more variables.
A solution for the system is a collection of numbers, one for
each variable, that works for all equations in the system.
For example,
2x + y = 7
x + y = 5
is a system
{
Systems of Linear Equations
If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need
one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity.
But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to
pin down the price of each item-not enough information.
In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are
needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc…
A system of linear equations is a collection two or more linear
equations in two or more variables.
A solution for the system is a collection of numbers, one for
each variable, that works for all equations in the system.
For example,
2x + y = 7
x + y = 5
is a system and that x = 2 and y = 3 is a solution because
the pair fits both equations.
{
Systems of Linear Equations
2(2) + (3) = 7
(2) + (3) = 5
ck:
If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need
one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity.
But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to
pin down the price of each item-not enough information.
In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are
needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc…
A system of linear equations is a collection two or more linear
equations in two or more variables.
A solution for the system is a collection of numbers, one for
each variable, that works for all equations in the system.
For example,
2x + y = 7
x + y = 5
is a system and that x = 2 and y = 3 is a solution because
the pair fits both equations. This solution is written as (2, 3).
{
Systems of Linear Equations
2(2) + (3) = 7
(2) + (3) = 5
ck:
Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one
hamburger and one salad cost $5.
Example A.
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one
hamburger and one salad cost $5.
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
Example A.
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one
hamburger and one salad cost $5.
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We can translate the information into the system
2x + y = 7
Example A.
E1
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one
hamburger and one salad cost $5.
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We can translate the information into the system
2x + y = 7
x + y = 5{
Example A.
E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one
hamburger and one salad cost $5.
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We can translate the information into the system
2x + y = 7
x + y = 5{
The difference between the order is one hamburger and the
difference between the cost is $2, so the hamburger is $2.
Example A.
E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one
hamburger and one salad cost $5.
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We can translate the information into the system
2x + y = 7
x + y = 5{
The difference between the order is one hamburger and the
difference between the cost is $2, so the hamburger is $2.
In symbols, subtract the equations, i.e. E1 – E2:
Example A.
2x + y = 7
) x + y = 5
E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one
hamburger and one salad cost $5.
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We can translate the information into the system
2x + y = 7
x + y = 5{
The difference between the order is one hamburger and the
difference between the cost is $2, so the hamburger is $2.
In symbols, subtract the equations, i.e. E1 – E2:
Example A.
2x + y = 7
) x + y = 5
x + 0 = 2
so x = 2
E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one
hamburger and one salad cost $5.
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We can translate the information into the system
2x + y = 7
x + y = 5{
The difference between the order is one hamburger and the
difference between the cost is $2, so the hamburger is $2.
In symbols, subtract the equations, i.e. E1 – E2:
Example A.
substituting 2 for x back into E2,
we get: 2 + y = 5
or y = 3
2x + y = 7
) x + y = 5
x + 0 = 2
so x = 2
E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one
hamburger and one salad cost $5.
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We can translate the information into the system
2x + y = 7
x + y = 5{
The difference between the order is one hamburger and the
difference between the cost is $2, so the hamburger is $2.
In symbols, subtract the equations, i.e. E1 – E2:
Example A.
substituting 2 for x back into E2,
we get: 2 + y = 5
or y = 3
Hence the solution is (2 , 3) or,
$2 for a hamburger, $3 for a salad.
2x + y = 7
) x + y = 5
x + 0 = 2
so x = 2
E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
Example B.
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Example B.
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
Example B.
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We translate the information into the system:
4x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 13
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We translate the information into the system:
Example B.
{ E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
4x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 13
Example B.
{
Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y.
E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We translate the information into the system:
4x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 13
Example B.
{
Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y.
We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract
them to eliminate x or y.
E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We translate the information into the system:
4x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 13
Example B.
{
Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y.
We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract
them to eliminate x or y.
Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM
of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y.
E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We translate the information into the system:
4x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 13
Example B.
{
Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y.
We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract
them to eliminate x or y.
Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM
of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. Multiplying E1 by (–2), E2 by 3,
E1
E2
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We translate the information into the system:
4x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 13
Example B.
{
Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y.
We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract
them to eliminate x or y.
Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM
of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. Multiplying E1 by (–2), E2 by 3,
E1
E2
– 8x – 6y = –36E1*(–2) :
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We translate the information into the system:
4x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 13
Example B.
{
Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y.
We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract
them to eliminate x or y.
Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM
of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. Multiplying E1 by (–2), E2 by 3,
E1
E2
– 8x – 6y = –36
9x + 6y = 39
E1*(–2) :
E2*(3):
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We translate the information into the system:
4x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 13
Example B.
{
Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y.
We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract
them to eliminate x or y.
Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM
of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. Multiplying E1 by (–2), E2 by 3,
and add the results, the y-terms are eliminated.
E1
E2
– 8x – 6y = –36
9x + 6y = 39
E1*(–2) :
E2*(3): + )
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We translate the information into the system:
We adjust the y’s into opposite signs
then add to eliminate them.
4x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 13
Example B.
{
Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y.
We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract
them to eliminate x or y.
Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM
of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. Multiplying E1 by (–2), E2 by 3,
and add the results, the y-terms are eliminated.
E1
E2
– 8x – 6y = –36
9x + 6y = 39
E1*(–2) :
E2*(3): + )
x = 3
Systems of Linear Equations
Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three
hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
We translate the information into the system:
So a hamburger is 3$.
We adjust the y’s into opposite signs
then add to eliminate them.
To find y, set 3 for x in E2: 3x + 2y = 13
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
3x + 2y = 13
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
9 + 2y = 13
3x + 2y = 13
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
9 + 2y = 13
2y = 4
y = 2
3x + 2y = 13
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
9 + 2y = 13
2y = 4
y = 2
Hence the solution is (3, 2).
3x + 2y = 13
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
9 + 2y = 13
2y = 4
y = 2
Hence the solution is (3, 2).
Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2.
3x + 2y = 13
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
9 + 2y = 13
2y = 4
y = 2
Hence the solution is (3, 2).
Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2.
3x + 2y = 13
The above method is called the elimination (addition) method.
We summarize the steps below.
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
9 + 2y = 13
2y = 4
y = 2
Hence the solution is (3, 2).
Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2.
3x + 2y = 13
The above method is called the elimination (addition) method.
We summarize the steps below.
1. Line up the x’s & y’s to the left and the numbers to the right.
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
9 + 2y = 13
2y = 4
y = 2
Hence the solution is (3, 2).
Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2.
3x + 2y = 13
The above method is called the elimination (addition) method.
We summarize the steps below.
1. Line up the x’s & y’s to the left and the numbers to the right.
2. Select the variable x or y to eliminate.
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
9 + 2y = 13
2y = 4
y = 2
Hence the solution is (3, 2).
Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2.
3x + 2y = 13
The above method is called the elimination (addition) method.
We summarize the steps below.
1. Line up the x’s & y’s to the left and the numbers to the right.
2. Select the variable x or y to eliminate.
3. Find the LCM of the terms with that variable, and convert
these terms to the LCM (by multiplication).
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
9 + 2y = 13
2y = 4
y = 2
Hence the solution is (3, 2).
Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2.
3x + 2y = 13
The above method is called the elimination (addition) method.
We summarize the steps below.
1. Line up the x’s & y’s to the left and the numbers to the right.
2. Select the variable x or y to eliminate.
3. Find the LCM of the terms with that variable, and convert
these terms to the LCM (by multiplication).
4. Add or subtract the adjusted equations and solve the
resulting equation.
Systems of Linear Equations
To find y, set 3 for x in E2:
and get 3(3) + 2y = 13
9 + 2y = 13
2y = 4
y = 2
Hence the solution is (3, 2).
Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2.
3x + 2y = 13
The above method is called the elimination (addition) method.
We summarize the steps below.
1. Line up the x’s & y’s to the left and the numbers to the right.
2. Select the variable x or y to eliminate.
3. Find the LCM of the terms with that variable, and convert
these terms to the LCM (by multiplication).
4. Add or subtract the adjusted equations and solve the
resulting equation.
5. Substitute the answer back into any equation to solve for the
other variable.
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
{Example C.
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y.
{Example C.
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
{Example C.
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 63*E1:
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add:
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add: 23x + 0 = - 46
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2
Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2
Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2
-10 + 4y = 2
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2
Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2
-10 + 4y = 2
4y = 12
y = 3
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2
Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2
-10 + 4y = 2
4y = 12
y = 3
Hence the solution is (-2, 3).
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2
Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2
-10 + 4y = 2
4y = 12
y = 3
Hence the solution is (-2, 3).
In all the above examples, we obtain exactly one solution in
each case.
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2
Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2
-10 + 4y = 2
4y = 12
y = 3
Hence the solution is (-2, 3).
In all the above examples, we obtain exactly one solution in
each case. However, there are two other possibilities.
Systems of Linear Equations
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2
Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2
-10 + 4y = 2
4y = 12
y = 3
Hence the solution is (-2, 3).
In all the above examples, we obtain exactly one solution in
each case. However, there are two other possibilities.
Systems of Linear Equations
The system might not have any solution
5x + 4y = 2
2x – 3y = -13
Solve
E1
E2
Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y.
Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4.
{Example C.
15x + 12y = 6
) 8x – 12y = - 52
3*E1:
4*E2:
Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2
Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2
-10 + 4y = 2
4y = 12
y = 3
Hence the solution is (-2, 3).
In all the above examples, we obtain exactly one solution in
each case. However, there are two other possibilities.
Systems of Linear Equations
The system might not have any solution or the system might
have infinite many solutions.
Two Special Cases:
I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems
Systems of Linear Equations
Two Special Cases:
I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems
Example D.
{ x + y = 2
x + y = 3
(E1)
(E2)
Systems of Linear Equations
Two Special Cases:
I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems
Example D.
{ x + y = 2
x + y = 3
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by subtracting the equations.
Systems of Linear Equations
Two Special Cases:
I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems
Example D.
{ x + y = 2
x + y = 3
E1 – E2 : x + y = 2
) x + y = 3
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by subtracting the equations.
Systems of Linear Equations
Two Special Cases:
I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems
Example D.
{ x + y = 2
x + y = 3
E1 – E2 : x + y = 2
) x + y = 3
0 = -1
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by subtracting the equations.
Systems of Linear Equations
Two Special Cases:
I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems
Example D.
{ x + y = 2
x + y = 3
E1 – E2 : x + y = 2
) x + y = 3
0 = -1
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by subtracting the equations.
This is impossible! Such systems are said to be contradictory
or inconsistent.
Systems of Linear Equations
Two Special Cases:
I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems
Example D.
{ x + y = 2
x + y = 3
E1 – E2 : x + y = 2
) x + y = 3
0 = -1
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by subtracting the equations.
This is impossible! Such systems are said to be contradictory
or inconsistent.
These system don’t have solution.
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2.
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
2*E1 2x + 2y = 6
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2.
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6
) 2x + 2y = 6
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2.
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6
) 2x + 2y = 6
0 = 0
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2.
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6
) 2x + 2y = 6
0 = 0
This means the equations are actually the same and it has
infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc…
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2.
Systems of Linear Equations
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6
) 2x + 2y = 6
0 = 0
This means the equations are actually the same and it has
infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc…
Such systems are called dependent or redundant systems.
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2.
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6
) 2x + 2y = 6
0 = 0
This means the equations are actually the same and it has
infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc…
Such systems are called dependent or redundant systems.
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2.
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
Finally, as before with linear equations, clear the denominators
of fractional equations first.
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6
) 2x + 2y = 6
0 = 0
This means the equations are actually the same and it has
infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc…
Such systems are called dependent or redundant systems.
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2.
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
Finally, as before with linear equations, clear the denominators
of fractional equations first. For example, change
{
x – y = 3
x – y = –1
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
4
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6
) 2x + 2y = 6
0 = 0
This means the equations are actually the same and it has
infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc…
Such systems are called dependent or redundant systems.
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2.
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
Finally, as before with linear equations, clear the denominators
of fractional equations first. For example, change
{
x – y = 3
x – y = –1
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
4
( )*6
( )*4
{ x + y = 3
2x + 2y = 6
2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6
) 2x + 2y = 6
0 = 0
This means the equations are actually the same and it has
infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc…
Such systems are called dependent or redundant systems.
Example E.
(E1)
(E2)
Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2.
Systems of Linear Equations
II. Dependent Systems
Finally, as before with linear equations, clear the denominators
of fractional equations first. For example, change
{
x – y = 3
x – y = –1
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
4
( )*6 9x – 4y = 18
( )*4
{
2x – y = –4
then solve.
Exercise. A. Select the solution of the system.
{x + y = 3
2x + y = 4
Systems of Linear Equations
{x + y = 3
2x + y = 5
{x + y = 3
2x + y = 6
{x + y = 3
2x + y = 31. a. (0, 3) b. (1, 2) c. (2, 1) d.(3, 0)
2. a. (0, 3) b. (1, 2) c. (2, 1) d.(3, 0)
3. a. (0, 3) b. (1, 2) c. (2, 1) d.(3, 0)
4. a. (0, 3) b. (1, 2) c. (2, 1) d.(3, 0)
B. Solve the following systems.
5. {y = 3
2x + y = 3
6. {x = 1
2x + y = 4
7. {y = 1
2x + y = 5
8. {x = 2
2x + y = 6
C. Add or subtract vertically. (These are warm ups)
8x
–9x+)
9. 8
–9–)
10. –8y
–9y–)
11. –8
9–)
12. –4y
–5y+)
13. +4x
–5x–)
14.
Systems of Linear Equations
18.{–x + 2y = –12
2x + y = 4
D. Solve the following system by the elimination method.
15.{x + y = 3
2x + y = 4
16. 17.{x + 2y = 3
2x – y = 6
{x + y = 3
2x – y = 6
19. {3x + 4y = 3
x – 2y = 6
20. { x + 3y = 3
2x – 9y = –4
21.{–3x + 2y = –1
2x + 3y = 5
22. {2x + 3y = –1
3x + 4y = 2
23. {4x – 3y = 3
3x – 2y = –4
24.{5x + 3y = 2
2x + 4y = –2
25. {3x + 4y = –10
–5x + 3y = 7
26. {–4x + 9y = 1
5x – 2y = 8
{
x – y = 3
x – y = –1
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
4
27. {
x + y = 1
x – y = –1
1
2
1
5
3
4
1
6
28.
29.{ x + 3y = 4
2x + 6y = 8
E. Which system is inconsistent and which is dependent?
30.{2x – y = 2
8x – 4y = 6

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  • 1. Systems of Linear Equations Back to 123a-Home
  • 2. If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 3. If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 4. If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity. But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to pin down the price of each item-not enough information. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 5. If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity. But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to pin down the price of each item-not enough information. In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc… Systems of Linear Equations
  • 6. If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity. But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to pin down the price of each item-not enough information. In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc… A system of linear equations is a collection two or more linear equations in two or more variables. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 7. If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity. But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to pin down the price of each item-not enough information. In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc… A system of linear equations is a collection two or more linear equations in two or more variables. A solution for the system is a collection of numbers, one for each variable, that works for all equations in the system. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 8. If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity. But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to pin down the price of each item-not enough information. In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc… A system of linear equations is a collection two or more linear equations in two or more variables. A solution for the system is a collection of numbers, one for each variable, that works for all equations in the system. For example, 2x + y = 7 x + y = 5 is a system { Systems of Linear Equations
  • 9. If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity. But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to pin down the price of each item-not enough information. In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc… A system of linear equations is a collection two or more linear equations in two or more variables. A solution for the system is a collection of numbers, one for each variable, that works for all equations in the system. For example, 2x + y = 7 x + y = 5 is a system and that x = 2 and y = 3 is a solution because the pair fits both equations. { Systems of Linear Equations 2(2) + (3) = 7 (2) + (3) = 5 ck:
  • 10. If 2 hamburgers cost 4$, then one hamburger is 2$. We need one piece of information to solve for one unknown quantity. But if a hamburger and a drink cost $4 then we won’t be able to pin down the price of each item-not enough information. In general, to find two unknowns, two pieces of information are needed, for three unknowns, three pieces of information, etc… A system of linear equations is a collection two or more linear equations in two or more variables. A solution for the system is a collection of numbers, one for each variable, that works for all equations in the system. For example, 2x + y = 7 x + y = 5 is a system and that x = 2 and y = 3 is a solution because the pair fits both equations. This solution is written as (2, 3). { Systems of Linear Equations 2(2) + (3) = 7 (2) + (3) = 5 ck:
  • 11. Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one hamburger and one salad cost $5. Example A. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 12. Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one hamburger and one salad cost $5. Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. Example A. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 13. Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one hamburger and one salad cost $5. Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We can translate the information into the system 2x + y = 7 Example A. E1 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 14. Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one hamburger and one salad cost $5. Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We can translate the information into the system 2x + y = 7 x + y = 5{ Example A. E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 15. Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one hamburger and one salad cost $5. Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We can translate the information into the system 2x + y = 7 x + y = 5{ The difference between the order is one hamburger and the difference between the cost is $2, so the hamburger is $2. Example A. E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 16. Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one hamburger and one salad cost $5. Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We can translate the information into the system 2x + y = 7 x + y = 5{ The difference between the order is one hamburger and the difference between the cost is $2, so the hamburger is $2. In symbols, subtract the equations, i.e. E1 – E2: Example A. 2x + y = 7 ) x + y = 5 E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 17. Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one hamburger and one salad cost $5. Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We can translate the information into the system 2x + y = 7 x + y = 5{ The difference between the order is one hamburger and the difference between the cost is $2, so the hamburger is $2. In symbols, subtract the equations, i.e. E1 – E2: Example A. 2x + y = 7 ) x + y = 5 x + 0 = 2 so x = 2 E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 18. Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one hamburger and one salad cost $5. Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We can translate the information into the system 2x + y = 7 x + y = 5{ The difference between the order is one hamburger and the difference between the cost is $2, so the hamburger is $2. In symbols, subtract the equations, i.e. E1 – E2: Example A. substituting 2 for x back into E2, we get: 2 + y = 5 or y = 3 2x + y = 7 ) x + y = 5 x + 0 = 2 so x = 2 E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 19. Suppose two hamburgers and a salad cost $7, and one hamburger and one salad cost $5. Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We can translate the information into the system 2x + y = 7 x + y = 5{ The difference between the order is one hamburger and the difference between the cost is $2, so the hamburger is $2. In symbols, subtract the equations, i.e. E1 – E2: Example A. substituting 2 for x back into E2, we get: 2 + y = 5 or y = 3 Hence the solution is (2 , 3) or, $2 for a hamburger, $3 for a salad. 2x + y = 7 ) x + y = 5 x + 0 = 2 so x = 2 E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 20. Example B. Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost?
  • 21. Example B. Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad.
  • 22. Example B. Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We translate the information into the system:
  • 23. 4x + 3y = 18 3x + 2y = 13 Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We translate the information into the system: Example B. { E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 24. 4x + 3y = 18 3x + 2y = 13 Example B. { Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y. E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We translate the information into the system:
  • 25. 4x + 3y = 18 3x + 2y = 13 Example B. { Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y. We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract them to eliminate x or y. E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We translate the information into the system:
  • 26. 4x + 3y = 18 3x + 2y = 13 Example B. { Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y. We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract them to eliminate x or y. Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We translate the information into the system:
  • 27. 4x + 3y = 18 3x + 2y = 13 Example B. { Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y. We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract them to eliminate x or y. Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. Multiplying E1 by (–2), E2 by 3, E1 E2 Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We translate the information into the system:
  • 28. 4x + 3y = 18 3x + 2y = 13 Example B. { Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y. We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract them to eliminate x or y. Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. Multiplying E1 by (–2), E2 by 3, E1 E2 – 8x – 6y = –36E1*(–2) : Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We translate the information into the system:
  • 29. 4x + 3y = 18 3x + 2y = 13 Example B. { Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y. We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract them to eliminate x or y. Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. Multiplying E1 by (–2), E2 by 3, E1 E2 – 8x – 6y = –36 9x + 6y = 39 E1*(–2) : E2*(3): Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We translate the information into the system:
  • 30. 4x + 3y = 18 3x + 2y = 13 Example B. { Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y. We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract them to eliminate x or y. Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. Multiplying E1 by (–2), E2 by 3, and add the results, the y-terms are eliminated. E1 E2 – 8x – 6y = –36 9x + 6y = 39 E1*(–2) : E2*(3): + ) Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We translate the information into the system: We adjust the y’s into opposite signs then add to eliminate them.
  • 31. 4x + 3y = 18 3x + 2y = 13 Example B. { Subtracting the equations now will not eliminate the x nor y. We have to adjust the equations before we add or subtract them to eliminate x or y. Suppose we chose to eliminate the y-terms, we find the LCM of 3y and 2y first. It's 6y. Multiplying E1 by (–2), E2 by 3, and add the results, the y-terms are eliminated. E1 E2 – 8x – 6y = –36 9x + 6y = 39 E1*(–2) : E2*(3): + ) x = 3 Systems of Linear Equations Suppose four hamburgers and three salads is $18, three hamburger and two salads is $13. How much does each cost? Let x = cost of a hamburger, y = cost of a salad. We translate the information into the system: So a hamburger is 3$. We adjust the y’s into opposite signs then add to eliminate them.
  • 32. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: 3x + 2y = 13 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 33. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 3x + 2y = 13 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 34. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 9 + 2y = 13 3x + 2y = 13 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 35. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 9 + 2y = 13 2y = 4 y = 2 3x + 2y = 13 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 36. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 9 + 2y = 13 2y = 4 y = 2 Hence the solution is (3, 2). 3x + 2y = 13 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 37. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 9 + 2y = 13 2y = 4 y = 2 Hence the solution is (3, 2). Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2. 3x + 2y = 13 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 38. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 9 + 2y = 13 2y = 4 y = 2 Hence the solution is (3, 2). Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2. 3x + 2y = 13 The above method is called the elimination (addition) method. We summarize the steps below. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 39. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 9 + 2y = 13 2y = 4 y = 2 Hence the solution is (3, 2). Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2. 3x + 2y = 13 The above method is called the elimination (addition) method. We summarize the steps below. 1. Line up the x’s & y’s to the left and the numbers to the right. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 40. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 9 + 2y = 13 2y = 4 y = 2 Hence the solution is (3, 2). Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2. 3x + 2y = 13 The above method is called the elimination (addition) method. We summarize the steps below. 1. Line up the x’s & y’s to the left and the numbers to the right. 2. Select the variable x or y to eliminate. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 41. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 9 + 2y = 13 2y = 4 y = 2 Hence the solution is (3, 2). Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2. 3x + 2y = 13 The above method is called the elimination (addition) method. We summarize the steps below. 1. Line up the x’s & y’s to the left and the numbers to the right. 2. Select the variable x or y to eliminate. 3. Find the LCM of the terms with that variable, and convert these terms to the LCM (by multiplication). Systems of Linear Equations
  • 42. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 9 + 2y = 13 2y = 4 y = 2 Hence the solution is (3, 2). Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2. 3x + 2y = 13 The above method is called the elimination (addition) method. We summarize the steps below. 1. Line up the x’s & y’s to the left and the numbers to the right. 2. Select the variable x or y to eliminate. 3. Find the LCM of the terms with that variable, and convert these terms to the LCM (by multiplication). 4. Add or subtract the adjusted equations and solve the resulting equation. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 43. To find y, set 3 for x in E2: and get 3(3) + 2y = 13 9 + 2y = 13 2y = 4 y = 2 Hence the solution is (3, 2). Therefore a hamburger cost $3 and a salad cost $2. 3x + 2y = 13 The above method is called the elimination (addition) method. We summarize the steps below. 1. Line up the x’s & y’s to the left and the numbers to the right. 2. Select the variable x or y to eliminate. 3. Find the LCM of the terms with that variable, and convert these terms to the LCM (by multiplication). 4. Add or subtract the adjusted equations and solve the resulting equation. 5. Substitute the answer back into any equation to solve for the other variable. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 44. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 {Example C. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 45. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. {Example C. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 46. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. {Example C. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 47. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 {Example C. 15x + 12y = 63*E1: Systems of Linear Equations
  • 48. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Systems of Linear Equations
  • 49. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: Systems of Linear Equations
  • 50. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: 23x + 0 = - 46 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 51. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 52. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2 Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 53. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2 Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2 -10 + 4y = 2 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 54. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2 Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2 -10 + 4y = 2 4y = 12 y = 3 Systems of Linear Equations
  • 55. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2 Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2 -10 + 4y = 2 4y = 12 y = 3 Hence the solution is (-2, 3). Systems of Linear Equations
  • 56. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2 Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2 -10 + 4y = 2 4y = 12 y = 3 Hence the solution is (-2, 3). In all the above examples, we obtain exactly one solution in each case. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 57. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2 Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2 -10 + 4y = 2 4y = 12 y = 3 Hence the solution is (-2, 3). In all the above examples, we obtain exactly one solution in each case. However, there are two other possibilities. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 58. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2 Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2 -10 + 4y = 2 4y = 12 y = 3 Hence the solution is (-2, 3). In all the above examples, we obtain exactly one solution in each case. However, there are two other possibilities. Systems of Linear Equations The system might not have any solution
  • 59. 5x + 4y = 2 2x – 3y = -13 Solve E1 E2 Eliminate the y. The LCM of the y-terms is 12y. Multiply E1 by 3 and E2 by 4. {Example C. 15x + 12y = 6 ) 8x – 12y = - 52 3*E1: 4*E2: Add: 23x + 0 = - 46  x = - 2 Set -2 for x in E1 and get 5(-2) + 4y = 2 -10 + 4y = 2 4y = 12 y = 3 Hence the solution is (-2, 3). In all the above examples, we obtain exactly one solution in each case. However, there are two other possibilities. Systems of Linear Equations The system might not have any solution or the system might have infinite many solutions.
  • 60. Two Special Cases: I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems Systems of Linear Equations
  • 61. Two Special Cases: I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems Example D. { x + y = 2 x + y = 3 (E1) (E2) Systems of Linear Equations
  • 62. Two Special Cases: I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems Example D. { x + y = 2 x + y = 3 (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by subtracting the equations. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 63. Two Special Cases: I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems Example D. { x + y = 2 x + y = 3 E1 – E2 : x + y = 2 ) x + y = 3 (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by subtracting the equations. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 64. Two Special Cases: I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems Example D. { x + y = 2 x + y = 3 E1 – E2 : x + y = 2 ) x + y = 3 0 = -1 (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by subtracting the equations. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 65. Two Special Cases: I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems Example D. { x + y = 2 x + y = 3 E1 – E2 : x + y = 2 ) x + y = 3 0 = -1 (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by subtracting the equations. This is impossible! Such systems are said to be contradictory or inconsistent. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 66. Two Special Cases: I. Contradictory (Inconsistent) Systems Example D. { x + y = 2 x + y = 3 E1 – E2 : x + y = 2 ) x + y = 3 0 = -1 (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by subtracting the equations. This is impossible! Such systems are said to be contradictory or inconsistent. These system don’t have solution. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 67. II. Dependent Systems { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 Example E. (E1) (E2) Systems of Linear Equations
  • 68. II. Dependent Systems { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 Example E. (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 69. II. Dependent Systems { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 2*E1 2x + 2y = 6 Example E. (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 70. II. Dependent Systems { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6 ) 2x + 2y = 6 Example E. (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 71. II. Dependent Systems { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6 ) 2x + 2y = 6 0 = 0 Example E. (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 72. II. Dependent Systems { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6 ) 2x + 2y = 6 0 = 0 This means the equations are actually the same and it has infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc… Example E. (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2. Systems of Linear Equations
  • 73. { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6 ) 2x + 2y = 6 0 = 0 This means the equations are actually the same and it has infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc… Such systems are called dependent or redundant systems. Example E. (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2. Systems of Linear Equations II. Dependent Systems
  • 74. { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6 ) 2x + 2y = 6 0 = 0 This means the equations are actually the same and it has infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc… Such systems are called dependent or redundant systems. Example E. (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2. Systems of Linear Equations II. Dependent Systems Finally, as before with linear equations, clear the denominators of fractional equations first.
  • 75. { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6 ) 2x + 2y = 6 0 = 0 This means the equations are actually the same and it has infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc… Such systems are called dependent or redundant systems. Example E. (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2. Systems of Linear Equations II. Dependent Systems Finally, as before with linear equations, clear the denominators of fractional equations first. For example, change { x – y = 3 x – y = –1 3 2 2 3 1 2 1 4
  • 76. { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6 ) 2x + 2y = 6 0 = 0 This means the equations are actually the same and it has infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc… Such systems are called dependent or redundant systems. Example E. (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2. Systems of Linear Equations II. Dependent Systems Finally, as before with linear equations, clear the denominators of fractional equations first. For example, change { x – y = 3 x – y = –1 3 2 2 3 1 2 1 4 ( )*6 ( )*4
  • 77. { x + y = 3 2x + 2y = 6 2*E1 – E2 : 2x + 2y = 6 ) 2x + 2y = 6 0 = 0 This means the equations are actually the same and it has infinitely many solutions such as (3, 0), (2, 1), (1, 2) etc… Such systems are called dependent or redundant systems. Example E. (E1) (E2) Remove the x-terms by multiplying E1 by 2 then subtract E2. Systems of Linear Equations II. Dependent Systems Finally, as before with linear equations, clear the denominators of fractional equations first. For example, change { x – y = 3 x – y = –1 3 2 2 3 1 2 1 4 ( )*6 9x – 4y = 18 ( )*4 { 2x – y = –4 then solve.
  • 78. Exercise. A. Select the solution of the system. {x + y = 3 2x + y = 4 Systems of Linear Equations {x + y = 3 2x + y = 5 {x + y = 3 2x + y = 6 {x + y = 3 2x + y = 31. a. (0, 3) b. (1, 2) c. (2, 1) d.(3, 0) 2. a. (0, 3) b. (1, 2) c. (2, 1) d.(3, 0) 3. a. (0, 3) b. (1, 2) c. (2, 1) d.(3, 0) 4. a. (0, 3) b. (1, 2) c. (2, 1) d.(3, 0) B. Solve the following systems. 5. {y = 3 2x + y = 3 6. {x = 1 2x + y = 4 7. {y = 1 2x + y = 5 8. {x = 2 2x + y = 6 C. Add or subtract vertically. (These are warm ups) 8x –9x+) 9. 8 –9–) 10. –8y –9y–) 11. –8 9–) 12. –4y –5y+) 13. +4x –5x–) 14.
  • 79. Systems of Linear Equations 18.{–x + 2y = –12 2x + y = 4 D. Solve the following system by the elimination method. 15.{x + y = 3 2x + y = 4 16. 17.{x + 2y = 3 2x – y = 6 {x + y = 3 2x – y = 6 19. {3x + 4y = 3 x – 2y = 6 20. { x + 3y = 3 2x – 9y = –4 21.{–3x + 2y = –1 2x + 3y = 5 22. {2x + 3y = –1 3x + 4y = 2 23. {4x – 3y = 3 3x – 2y = –4 24.{5x + 3y = 2 2x + 4y = –2 25. {3x + 4y = –10 –5x + 3y = 7 26. {–4x + 9y = 1 5x – 2y = 8 { x – y = 3 x – y = –1 3 2 2 3 1 2 1 4 27. { x + y = 1 x – y = –1 1 2 1 5 3 4 1 6 28. 29.{ x + 3y = 4 2x + 6y = 8 E. Which system is inconsistent and which is dependent? 30.{2x – y = 2 8x – 4y = 6