Chapter 6.4, Problem 3STP

For Exercises $1-5,$ choose the correct letter.

You solved a linear system and got the equation $-6=0.$

How many solutions does the system of equations have?

A. no solution

C. exactly 1 solution

B. infinitely many solutions

D. 2 solutions

To determine

To find the number of solutions that the given system can have.

Answer to Problem 3STP

Given system has no solution & option A is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

After solving a linear system we got the equation $-6=0$ .

Calculation:

Since $-6=0$ is not possible, therefore the given system has no solution.

Hence option A is correct.