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Determine the number of solutions of the linear system: 14x + 7y = 315 16x - 2y = 610

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14x + 7y = 315 reduces to 2x + y = 45
16x - 2y = 610 reduces to 8x - y = 305

2x + y = 45
8x - y = 305
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10x = 350
x = 350/10
x = 35
I didn't figure y because it is not needed to determine the number of solutions
I can tell u right now it will have 1 solution
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