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1/3x-1/6y=4 6x-ay=8 in the system of equatuons above, a is a constant. if the system has no solution, what is the value of a?

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Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

(1/3x-1/6y)×18=4×18 ⇒ 6x-3y=72

6x-ay=8 if a=3 ⇒ 6x-3y=8

72≠8

a=3 ⇒ system has no solution

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