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For what value of , the equations , and are consistent?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
    No such value of exists

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A system of three linear equations in two variables is consistent if there exists a point that satisfies all three equations.First, solve the first two equations: Multiply (1) by and (2) by : Adding them: .Substitute in (2): .For the third equation to be consistent, the point must satisfy it:.

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For what value of , the equations , and are consistent?
A
B
C
D
No such value of exists

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