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Help!!!!!! Solve the following system of equations to determine how many solutions it has. Explain your answer

4x + 2y = -4
12x + 6y = -12

User Simon Frey
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Answer:

Infinitely many solutions

Explanation:

Eq. 1 and eq. 2 are the same line.

Multiply eq. 2 by (-3) to get eq. 1.

Multiply eq. 2 by 3 and add to eq. 1 to eliminate x.

Consistent dependent system of equations, infinitely many solutions.

1.)1x-6y=-15

2.)-4+2y=5

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