Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 5 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations - 5.3 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination - Exercises - Page 252: 36

Answer

No solution.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow 5d-8=1+5d$ Subtract $5d$ from each side. $\Rightarrow 5d-8-5d=1+5d-5d$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow -8=1$ False. Hence, the equation has no solution.
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