Thread: Augmented matrix

can someone please help me solve this question?
I tried so many times but I still could not get it...

10x + 2y = 3
5x + y = -1


the ans is supposed to be (no solution)

thanks in advance
much appreciated

Originally Posted by karimwahab

can someone please help me solve this question?
I tried so many times but I still could not get it...

10x + 2y = 3
5x + y = -1


the ans is supposed to be (no solution)

thanks in advance
much appreciated

multiply the first equation by -1/2 and add to the 2nd equation

you will get a statement that is inconsistant.