Solve the following system of equations algebraically. Verify the solution by using matrices.

Question

8x-2y=5
-12x+3y=7

Answer 1

you could eliminate the x by doing some judicious multiplying:

24x-6y = 15
-24x+6y = 14

Now add the equations to get

0y = 29
BZZZT! No solution

Answer 2

Thank you