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What is the solution of the following system
3x+3y=10
-9x-9y=-30

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Let's divide the 2nd equation by 3: We get -3x - 3y = -10.
If we add this result to the 1st equation, we get 0x + 0y = 0, which has infinitelyl many solutions.

Alternatively, mult. all three terms of 3x + 3y = 10 by 3, to obtain 9x + 9y = 30.
Add this result to the 2nd equation. We get 0x + 0y = 0, which (again) is always true for all x and y values. This system does not have a unique solution.
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