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What is the solution to the system
8x+4y=12
y=-2x+3

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Final answer:

The solution to the system of equations is that there are infinitely many solutions, as the two equations are equivalent and represent the same line.

Step-by-step explanation:

The solution to the system of equations 8x+4y=12 and y=-2x+3 can be found using the substitution method. Since the second equation is already solved for y, substitute the expression for y from the second equation into the first equation.

Substitute y=-2x+3 into the first equation:

  • 8x + 4(-2x+3) = 12
  • 8x - 8x + 12 = 12
  • 12 = 12

The x terms cancel each other out, leaving a statement 12=12, which is always true. This means the system has infinitely many solutions as the two equations are equivalent and represent the same line.

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