The equation that could represent a linear combination of the system 2/3x + 5/2y = 15 and 4x + 15y = 12 is 0 = 26
<h3>What are linear equations?</h3>
Linear equations are equations that have constant average rates of change, slope or gradient
<h3>How to determine the linear combination to the system?</h3>
A system of linear equations is a collection of at least two linear equations.
In this case, the system of equations is given as
2/3x + 5/2y = 15
4x + 15y = 12
Multiply the first equation by 6, to eliminate the fractions.
6 * (2/3x + 5/2y = 15)
This gives
4x + 15y = 90
Subtract the equation 4x + 15y = 90 from 4x + 15y = 12
4x - 4x + 15y - 15y = 12 - 90
Evaluate the difference
0 + 0 = -78
Evaluate the sum
0 = -78
The above equation is the same equation as option (b) 0 = 26
This is so because they both represent that the system of equations have no solution
Hence, the equation that could represent a linear combination of the system is 0 = 26
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<u>Complete question</u>
The system of equations below has no solution.
2/3x + 5/2y = 15
4x + 15y = 12
Which equation could represent a linear combination of the system?
