Equivalence between Linear Systems

We say that two linear systems are equivalent when they have the same solution set. To perform equivalence between two systems we need to apply the system resolution techniques: addition method or substitution method.
The following two systems are equivalent in that they have the same solution set. Watch:


Using the methods shown above, we can create situations in order to perform equivalence between two systems. Look:
Example 1
Determine the values ​​of a and b so that the following systems are equivalent.


Let's solve the system in which the coefficients have given values.

Now let's replace the values ​​of x and y in the system with coefficients a and b.
ax + 3y = 21 → a * 9 + 3 * 1 = 21 → 9a + 3 = 21 → 9a = 21 – 3 → 9a = 18 → a = 2
6x + by = 55 → 6 * 9 + b * 1 = 55 → 54 + b = 55 → b = 55 – 54 → b = 1

The coefficients a and b must assume the values ​​2 and 1 respectively, so that the systems are equivalent.
Example 2
Determine the value of the coefficient k Є R so that the following systems are equivalent.

Determining the value of the coefficient k.
kx + y = 3k + 5
k * 1 + 1 = 3k + 5
k + 1 = 3k + 5
k – 3k = 5 – 1
–2k = 4
2k = –4
k = -4/2
k = –2

by Mark Noah
Graduated in Mathematics
Brazil School Team

Equation - Math - Brazil School

Source: Brazil School - https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/matematica/equivalencia-entre-sistemas-lineares.htm

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