Question

Enter values for a and b, so that the system of equation shown has one solution y=3x+4 and y=ax+b a=? b=?

Answer 1

Answer:

a = 3 and b = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Independent Equations

Lines intersect

One solution

In this case the two equations describe lines that intersect at one particular point. Clearly this point is on both lines, and therefore its coordinates (x, y) will satisfy the equation of either line. Thus the pair (x, y) is the one and only solution to the system of equations. One solution is called "consistent". This shows two distinct non-parallel lines that cross at exactly one point. This is called an "independent" system of equations, and the solution is always some x, y-point.