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Determine if the solution set for the system of equations shown is the empty set, contains one point or is infinite. x - y = 5 2x + y = 1

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Answer:

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Explanation:

slope of 1st equation is 1

slope of 2nd equation is -2

therefore the lines intersect in a single point

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Because we don't have any set numbers for x or y, I believe that the solution set for both equations are infinite.

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