Question

Find whether the following pair of linear equations are consistent or

inconsistent.

a) x+4y=5. 2x+8y=8
b 5x-2y=9
3x+4y=4 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) a1/a2 = b1/b2 not equal to c1/c2

so the eq.is inconsistent

b) a1/a2 is not equal to b1/b2

so the eq. is consistent