Question

Find whether the following pair of linear equations is consistent or inconsistent 5x-2y= 9 , 3x + 4y = 4

Answer 1

Answer:

5x-2y=9____(1)×4

3x+4y=4___(2)×2

20x-8y=36

6x+8y=8

______

26x=44

x=22/13

from equation (1)

5x-2y=9

5×22/13-2y=9

110/13-2y=9

-9+110/13=2y

7/13=2y

y=7/26

Answer 2

Answer:

Consistent

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