Examine the consistency of the system of equations.
2x – y = 5
x + y = 4
The given system of equations is:
2x - y = 5
x + y = 4
The given system of equations can be written in the form of AX = B, where
Now |A| = 2(1)-1(-1) = 3 ≠ 0.
∴ A is a non-singular matrix and hence A-1 exists.
So, The system of equations will be consistent.