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(y-= -1/2x+4) (y= -1/2x-6) How many solutions can be found for the system of linear equations represented on the graph?

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Answer:

Explanation:

The two equations given represent two lines in a coordinate plane.

y = -1/2x + 4 has a slope of -1/2 and a y-intercept of 4.

y = -1/2x - 6 has the same slope of -1/2 but a y-intercept of -6.

Since the two lines have different y-intercepts, they will intersect at some point.

To find the point of intersection, we can set the two equations equal to each other and solve for x:

-1/2x + 4 = -1/2x - 6

Adding 1/2x to both sides:

4 = -6

This is a contradiction, so there is no solution for this system of equations.

Therefore, there is no point of intersection between the two lines, and there are no solutions to the system of equations.

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