Solve System of 4 Equations: Find x,y,u,v in Terms of a,b,c,d

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In summary, the equations are not independent because the determinant on the righthand side is zero. This means that a,b,c,d do not determine x,y,u,v, as there are infinitely many solutions that satisfy the given ratios.
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Given this system of equations:

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I want to write x,y,u,v in terms of a,b,c,d. Is possible?
 

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Take the determinant on the righthand side: it is zero. That means the equations are not independent.
 
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you are asking if a,b,c,d determine x,y,u,v. But clearly u/x = 2a, u/y = 2b, v/x = 2c, and v/y = 2d, so if you know a,b,c,d, you only know the ratios of u and v to x and y. so you could double u and v and x and y, and the same ratios would hold. So a,b,c,d do not determine x,y,u,v.
 
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How do I solve a system of 4 equations to find values for x, y, u, and v in terms of a, b, c, and d?

To solve a system of 4 equations, you will first need to rearrange each equation so that one variable is isolated on one side of the equal sign. Then, you can use techniques such as substitution or elimination to solve for the remaining variables.

What is the purpose of solving a system of 4 equations to find values for x, y, u, and v?

The purpose of solving a system of 4 equations is to find the unique values of the variables that satisfy all four equations simultaneously. This allows you to determine the relationship between the variables and make predictions or solve real-world problems.

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