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For the given system of equation show graphically that equation has infinitely many solution: $a–2b+11=0$ $3a+6b+33=0$

Given,

$a–2b+11=0$……. (i)

$3a–6b+33=0$……. (ii)

From equation (i),

⇒ $b=(a+11)/2$

When $a=-1$, we get $b=(-1+11)/2=5$.

When $a=-3$, we get $b=(-3+11)/2=4$.

Thus, we have the following table giving points on the line $a–2b+11=0$.

a $-1$ $-3$
b $5$ $4$

 

From equation (ii),

Solve for b:

⇒ $b=(3a+33)/6$

So, when $a=1$

$b=(3(1)+33)/6=6$

And, when $a=-1$

⇒ $b=(3(-1)+33)/6=5$

Thus, we have the following table giving points on the line $3a–6b+33=0$

a $1$ $-1$
b $6$ $5$

Graph of the equations (i) and (ii) is given below:

Thus, the given graphs of the two equations are coincident. Hence, the system of equations has infinitely many solutions.