System of Two Linear Equations

Solve a1*x + b1*y = c1; a2*x + b2*y = c2 via Cramer's rule. Reports unique / infinite / no-solution; shows the determinant.

Run the calculator

Formula and source

det = a1*b2 - a2*b1. If det != 0: x = (c1*b2 - c2*b1)/det, y = (a1*c2 - a2*c1)/det (Cramer's rule). If det = 0 and (a1*c2 = a2*c1) and (b1*c2 = b2*c1): infinitely many solutions (same line). If det = 0 otherwise: no solution (parallel lines).

Standard linear algebra; Cramer's rule per Gabriel Cramer, 'Introduction a l'analyse des lignes courbes algebriques,' 1750.

Audience

This tile is built for trades and the adjacent professions in the Educators and K-12 group. The interactive calculator runs entirely in your browser. No account, no fee, no advertising, no tracking.

Related tools

Posture

Rough Logic answers the math question the working professional asks on the job. The site is a calm, fast, ad-free, account-free, ever-free reference. It does not interpret code. It does not replace the licensed professional. It does not store your inputs. The Authority Having Jurisdiction governs all installations and inspections.