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X-2y = 1
3x-6y=3
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Answer:

infinite number of solutions

Explanation:

x - 2y = 1 ( add 2y to both sides )

x = 1 + 2y → (1)

3x - 6y = 3 → (2)

substitute x = 1 + 2y into (2)

3(1 + 2y) - 6y = 3 ← distribute parenthesis on left side and simplify

3 + 6y - 6y = 3 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

0 = 0 ← true statement

this indicates the system has an infinite number of solutions

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