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How many solutions does equation 6x + y = -1 and -6x - 4y =4 have

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Answer:

There are no solutions.

Explanation:

When you solve for x in the first equation, you get x = (-1-y)/6. Plugging this value for x into the second equation gives you -4y = 4 + y, which has no solutions.

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