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Show that the system of equations 2x – 3y = 5, 6x – 9y = 15 has an infinite number of solutions. |
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Answer» Given system of equations are 2x – 3y = 5 and 6x – 9y = 15. Now, comparing given system of equations with a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0, We get a1 = 2, b1 = – 3 c1 = – 5 and a2 = 6, b2 = – 9, c2 = – 15. Now, \(\frac{a_1}{a_2}\) = \(\frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}\) , \(\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{-3}{-9}\) = \(\frac{1}{3}\) and \(\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{-5}{-15} = \frac{1}{3}\). Hence, \(\frac{a_1}{a_2}\) = \(\frac{b_1}{b_2}\)= \(\frac{c_1}{c_2}\) which is condition of infinite many solutions . Hence, the given system of equations has an infinite number of solutions. |
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