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(1 point) Consider the system

2x + y = 3
-8x + ay = -11
Find a value of a so that the system is inconsistent. If there is no such value, write none.
a =

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Answer:

a=-4

Explanation:

1) Isolate x for 2x+y=3 which will give us x=3-y/2

2) Substitute 3-y/2 in the equation -8x+ay=-11

3) Then we simplify

4) Isolate for y

5)Then we simplify in order to get -4

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