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[3] How many solutions does the system of equations have? y = 5x - 6 y = 5x + 2

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The system of equations has no solution when solving with elimination or substitution

so No solution is the answer

checking

y = 5x -6 ------(1)

y =5x +2------(2)

5x +2 = 5x-6

5x -5x = -6 -2

0 =-8

hence there is no solution since all variables are eliminated

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