Answer:
There is no unique solution to this problem and there are infinite number of possible solutions which can satisfy these equations.
Explanation:
Let S represents Prana's savings account and C represents Prana's chequing account.
Prana has a savings account and a chequing account with a total balance of $85.
Mathematically,
S + C = 85 eq. 1
His parents doubled the amount in each account and the new total balance is $170.
Mathematically,
2(S + C) = 170
2S + 2C = 170 eq. 2
We have two equations and two unknowns.
S + C = 85
S = 85 - C
Substitute the above equation into eq. 2
2S + 2C = 170
2(85 - C) + 2C = 170
170 - 2C + 2C = 170
2C + 2C = 170 - 170
0 = 0
So what does it mean?
it means that there is no unique solution to this problem and there are infinite number of possible solutions which can satisfy these equations.