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Y=15x+2

-15x+y=1

U can use elimination or substitution

Does the linear equation have 1 solution, no solution or infinite solutions.

(30 points i think!!)

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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

Let's solve using substitution (substitute 15x+2 for y):

-15x+15x+2=1

2=1

No solution

Another method...

Since these lines have the same slope, but different y-intercepts, they are parallel. This means they will not intersect therefore there is...

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