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Algebra / Systems of two linear equations in two variables Difficulty: Hard

Which system of linear equations has no solution?

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Explanation

Choice D is correct. A system of linear equations can be solved by the elimination method. Multiplying the equation -2x+3y=9 by 2 yields -4x+6y=18. Adding this equation to the equation 4x-6y=18 yields 0=36, which has no solution. It follows that the system of linear equations consisting of -2x+3y=9 and 4x-6y=18 has no solution.

Choice A is incorrect. This system of linear equations has infinitely many solutions, rather than no solution.

Choice B is incorrect. This system of linear equations has one solution, rather than no solution.

Choice C is incorrect. This system of linear equations has infinitely
many solutions, rather than no solution.