x=−(3−cy)+6−7x3x−y=23−x In the system of equations, c is a constant. For what value of c does the system of linear equations have infinitely many solutions?
Q. x=−(3−cy)+6−7x3x−y=23−x In the system of equations, c is a constant. For what value of c does the system of linear equations have infinitely many solutions?
Simplify equation: Simplify the first equation: x=−(3−cy)+6−7x. Combine like terms and simplify: x=−3+cy+6−7x x+7x=cy+3 8x=cy+3
Combine terms and simplify: Simplify the second equation: 3x−y=23−x.Move x to the left side:3x+x−y=234x−y=23
Move x to left side: To find the value of c for which the system has infinitely many solutions, the equations must be proportional.Compare the coefficients from 8x=cy+3 and 4x−y=23.From the first equation, the coefficient of y is c and from the second equation, it is −1.Set the ratios equal:48=−1c2=−1cc=−2