How do you solve the system of equations 3x+2y=3 and 12x+8y=4?

1 Answer
Jun 20, 2017

No solution

Explanation:

Divide the second equation by 4. It becomes 3x +2y= -1.

Now compare the slopes of both the straight lines represented by these equations. To do this, solve for y,

the first equation becomes, y=32x32
the second equation becomes y=32x12

The slopes of both lines are same 32. This means both are parallel and will never meet. Hence no solution.