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How many solutions does the system have y=2x-1 y=2x+6

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Answer:

no solutions

Explanation:

Given the 2 equations

y = 2x - 1 → (1)

y = 2x + 6 → (2)

Substitute y = 2x - 1 into (2)

2x - 1 = 2x + 6 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

2x - 2x - 1 = 6 ( add 1 to both sides )

0 = 7 ← not possible

Thus the system has no solution

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